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2nd MAW News

Archive: February, 2007

VMAQ-1 awarded second “Chesty” Puller award for leadership

The “Banshees” of Marine Tactical Electronic Squadron 1 proved that they know what it takes to get the job done and take care of their Marines. The Banshees were recently awarded the Lt. Gen. “Chesty” Puller Award for Outstanding Unit Leadership in the small unit category. “Through their comprehensive efforts over the past six months, the

‘Red Lions’ prowl desert skies

The CH-53D “Sea Stallion” helicopter has been transporting Marines and cargo around combat zones since the Vietnam War. Despite their age, Sea Stallions and the Marines who fly them have proven they still have what it takes to be the Marine Corps’ heavy lift helicopter while supporting the Global War on Terrorism. As the second CH-53D squadron to

Fire Wardens spread safety at Al Asad

To increase fire safety throughout Al Asad, the Al Asad Fire Department enlisted the help of service members from units all over the base. It is the responsibility of these service members, known as fire wardens, to ensure that their units are working and living in a safe environment while deployed here. The fire wardens met, Feb. 16, for their

Ordnance Marines place Hellfire up Cobras sleeve

The strength of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) can be seen at Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron 167. The might of ‘167’s UH-1N “Hueys,” and AH-1W “Super Cobras,” is enabled by the Marines who load and arm the ordnance they carry. The Marines behind the scenes providing and installing all of the weaponry and munitions are the ‘167

KC-130Js lend a hand to close air support missions with aerial refueling

KC-130Js, the gas stations of the sky, provides aircraft with their normal dose of fuel far above the reach of the enemy. The “Raiders” from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352 (Reinforced) provide AR support to Marine aircraft during close air support missions. Aerial refueling is conducted to save time. Aircraft with fuel probes are

Medical evacuation corpsmen honored at memorial

“HM1 Gilbert Minjares! HM1 Gilbert Minjares! HM1 Gilbert Minjares... HM3 Manuel Ruiz! HM3 Manuel Ruiz! HM3 Manuel Ruiz!” said Sgt. Maj. George Shine, the Marine Aircraft Group 29 sergeant major, as he called role, but on this day there was no answer. Instead, on Feb. 12, silence filled the chapel as the Marines and Sailors of MAG-29 mourned the

‘Sketch’ paints to motivate

“If blessed with an ability, we have the responsibility of utilizing that ability,” said Maj. Alex K. Fulford, an AH-1W “Cobra” pilot with Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron 167. Fulford, who has always been a gifted painter and artist, uses his gifts to motivate the Marines around him. While deployed to Al Asad, Iraq he was asked to paint

MWR puts Super Bowl XLI in play for service members

Service members deployed to Al Asad, Iraq, gathered at the base Morale Welfare and Recreation building to watch the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts battle for the Lombardi trophy during Super Bowl XLI, Feb. 5. Football lovers all over the United States celebrate the Super Bowl as an unofficial holiday each year enjoying a day of parties which

2nd MAW (Fwd) comes to Iraq ready to fight

Command of the Air Combat Element for Multi-National Forces-West was transferred to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Fwd) during a Transfer of Authority ceremony Feb. 4. Brig. Gen. Timothy C. Hanifen, 2nd MAW(Fwd) commanding general, assumed command of the ACE and Al Asad Air Base from Col. Jonathon G. Miclot, the

MAG-29 ‘War Eagles’ take control of Western Iraq skies

After months of training and preparation, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), has taken command of the aviation combat element in what Col. Christopher Owens, the MAG-29 commanding officer, believes to be a critical year for Iraq. Owens took command from Col. John C. Kennedy, the Marine Aircraft Group 16 commanding

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