2nd MAW News

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy reads an excerpt from Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 1-Warfighting to the Marines graduating from the Squadron Intelligence Training Certificate Course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 21, 2016. The course was designed for intelligence Marines to give them a more in-depth look at how to operate in their job field aboard air stations in the Marine Corps. “Your job is not always about doing things right; it’s also about doing the right thing,” said Glavy. “You can do something to the best of your ability, but is it ultimately in the best interest of achieving our goals? That is why this course is in place; to ensure that we do the right things, for the right reasons.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy reads an excerpt from Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 1-Warfighting to the Marines graduating from the Squadron Intelligence Training Certificate Course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 21, 2016. The course was designed for intelligence Marines to give them a more in-depth look at how to operate in their job field aboard air stations in the Marine Corps. “Your job is not always about doing things right; it’s also about doing the right thing,” said Glavy. “You can do something to the best of your ability, but is it ultimately in the best interest of achieving our goals? That is why this course is in place; to ensure that we do the right things, for the right reasons.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Lance Cpl. Charles Schneider recently completed his initial training to become a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. “I’ve always been pretty mechanically inclined.” said Schneider. “I wanted to try something that very few people take advantage of. I’ve always loved airplanes, so I figured it would be really cool to work on them in the Marine Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Lance Cpl. Charles Schneider recently completed his initial training to become a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. “I’ve always been pretty mechanically inclined.” said Schneider. “I wanted to try something that very few people take advantage of. I’ve always loved airplanes, so I figured it would be really cool to work on them in the Marine Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Cpl. Ryan Sargent sits in a fire and crash truck aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 18, 2016. Sargent is a firefighter with Aircraft, Rescue and Firefighting aboard MCAS Cherry Point. - Cpl. Ryan Sargent sits in a fire and crash truck aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 18, 2016. Sargent is a firefighter with Aircraft, Rescue and Firefighting aboard MCAS Cherry Point.

Cpl. Wyatt Ray poses with his patrol car aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 3, 2016. Ray is a military policeman assigned to MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Cpl. Wyatt Ray poses with his patrol car aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 3, 2016. Ray is a military policeman assigned to MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Sgt. Micah Parr is a powerline mechanic assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. As a powerline mechanic, Parr is responsible for everything from engines and fuel systems to auxiliary power units and propellers. “I absolutely love my job,” said Parr. “My job is to fix KC-130J’s. Without powerline mechanics, planes wouldn’t be able to stay in the air. It gives me a sense of accomplishment to be given a problem on an engine, troubleshoot it, then come back and solve it and watch that plane take off the next day.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Sgt. Micah Parr is a powerline mechanic assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. As a powerline mechanic, Parr is responsible for everything from engines and fuel systems to auxiliary power units and propellers. “I absolutely love my job,” said Parr. “My job is to fix KC-130J’s. Without powerline mechanics, planes wouldn’t be able to stay in the air. It gives me a sense of accomplishment to be given a problem on an engine, troubleshoot it, then come back and solve it and watch that plane take off the next day.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Lance Cpl. Levi Armentrout poses in front of his unit logo aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 30, 2016. Armentrout is a combat engineer assignted to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/ Released) - Lance Cpl. Levi Armentrout poses in front of his unit logo aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 30, 2016. Armentrout is a combat engineer assignted to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/ Released)

A Marine holds his son for the first time during a deployment homecoming aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 15, 2016. More than 120 Marines with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 returned after a six-month deployment with the United States Central Command aboard Incirlik Air Base in Turkey. According to Lt. Col. Paul K. Johnson III, commanding officer for VMAQ-4, the Marines conducted electronic warfare and disrupted ISIS communications in Iraq and Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. This deployment was the last that VMAQ-4 will participate in because the squadron is scheduled to be deactivated in the summer of 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - A Marine holds his son for the first time during a deployment homecoming aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 15, 2016. More than 120 Marines with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 returned after a six-month deployment with the United States Central Command aboard Incirlik Air Base in Turkey. According to Lt. Col. Paul K. Johnson III, commanding officer for VMAQ-4, the Marines conducted electronic warfare and disrupted ISIS communications in Iraq and Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. This deployment was the last that VMAQ-4 will participate in because the squadron is scheduled to be deactivated in the summer of 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy visits Marines with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Oct. 14, 2016. Glavy visited the air station to assess the effects of Hurricane Matthew and attend the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 change of command ceremony. Glavy issued the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Capt. Seve Aguinaga and commended all the Marines there for their tremendous efforts in preparing and responding to the storm, noting they “were fighting outside of their weight class” after conducting operations normally expected of larger support squadrons to minimize impacts of the hurricane. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy visits Marines with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Oct. 14, 2016. Glavy visited the air station to assess the effects of Hurricane Matthew and attend the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 change of command ceremony. Glavy issued the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Capt. Seve Aguinaga and commended all the Marines there for their tremendous efforts in preparing and responding to the storm, noting they “were fighting outside of their weight class” after conducting operations normally expected of larger support squadrons to minimize impacts of the hurricane. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Despite only being at his current unit for six short months, Lance Cpl. David Sigdestad makes the most out of every moment no matter if he is working hard in a field operation or sparring in a martial arts session. “I’ve been on four field operations so far and I like it better than anything else,” said Sigdestad, a data systems specialist with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28. “We get to work 16-20 hour days at the beginning of it, and then take a breather at the end. It feels like we’ve accomplished something by the time it’s over.” When he’s not working as a data systems specialist for his unit, Sigdestad fills up much of his time with personal endeavors. Whether the challenge is physical or mental, Sigdestad has consistently put his best foot forward. His latest undertaking has been submitting an application to the Marine Security Guard School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Despite only being at his current unit for six short months, Lance Cpl. David Sigdestad makes the most out of every moment no matter if he is working hard in a field operation or sparring in a martial arts session. “I’ve been on four field operations so far and I like it better than anything else,” said Sigdestad, a data systems specialist with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28. “We get to work 16-20 hour days at the beginning of it, and then take a breather at the end. It feels like we’ve accomplished something by the time it’s over.” When he’s not working as a data systems specialist for his unit, Sigdestad fills up much of his time with personal endeavors. Whether the challenge is physical or mental, Sigdestad has consistently put his best foot forward. His latest undertaking has been submitting an application to the Marine Security Guard School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)