2nd MAW News

Sgt. Christopher Legeune feeds a dog at the Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter in Newport, N.C., July 11, 2015 The Single Marine Program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point accounted for one-third of the total volunteer hours for the entire SMP across the Marine Corps. Marines and Sailors of Cherry Point volunteer weekly in various locations such as the animal shelter, retirement homes and home builds. Legeune is an aviation data specialist with Marine Aircraft Group 14. - Sgt. Christopher Legeune feeds a dog at the Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter in Newport, N.C., July 11, 2015 The Single Marine Program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point accounted for one-third of the total volunteer hours for the entire SMP across the Marine Corps. Marines and Sailors of Cherry Point volunteer weekly in various locations such as the animal shelter, retirement homes and home builds. Legeune is an aviation data specialist with Marine Aircraft Group 14.

Sgt. Christopher Legeune feeds a dog at the Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter in Newport, N.C., July 11, 2015 The Single Marine Program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point accounted for one-third of the total volunteer hours for the entire SMP across the Marine Corps. Marines and Sailors of Cherry Point volunteer weekly in various locations such as the animal shelter, retirement homes and home builds. Legeune is an aviation data specialist with Marine Aircraft Group 14. - Sgt. Christopher Legeune feeds a dog at the Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter in Newport, N.C., July 11, 2015 The Single Marine Program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point accounted for one-third of the total volunteer hours for the entire SMP across the Marine Corps. Marines and Sailors of Cherry Point volunteer weekly in various locations such as the animal shelter, retirement homes and home builds. Legeune is an aviation data specialist with Marine Aircraft Group 14.

“More than seven decades have passed since 10 July 1941 when [2nd Marine Aircraft Wing] was activated in San Diego, [California]. Wars in the Pacific, in the Middle East and operations around the world have added to your battle colors, but have not dulled your spirit … As we continue to confront those who would do us harm, take pride in knowing you continue to add to the storied history of our Corps, and pause to remember those who have sacrificed so much in the defense of our nation.” - “More than seven decades have passed since 10 July 1941 when [2nd Marine Aircraft Wing] was activated in San Diego, [California]. Wars in the Pacific, in the Middle East and operations around the world have added to your battle colors, but have not dulled your spirit … As we continue to confront those who would do us harm, take pride in knowing you continue to add to the storied history of our Corps, and pause to remember those who have sacrificed so much in the defense of our nation.”

The aftermath of live-fire practice is shown on seaborne targets during target replenishing of Bombing Target 11, Piney Island, N.C., July 7, 2015. The new targets were installed to make it possible for all branches of service to practice their live-fire skills on visible targets. The more than 10,000 acre island is covered by different types of targets including: barge targets, surface-to-air missile representations, tactical vehicle replicas and laser targets, which allow the pilots to train in various scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason R. Jimenez/Released) - The aftermath of live-fire practice is shown on seaborne targets during target replenishing of Bombing Target 11, Piney Island, N.C., July 7, 2015. The new targets were installed to make it possible for all branches of service to practice their live-fire skills on visible targets. The more than 10,000 acre island is covered by different types of targets including: barge targets, surface-to-air missile representations, tactical vehicle replicas and laser targets, which allow the pilots to train in various scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason R. Jimenez/Released)

The aftermath of live-fire practice is shown on seaborne targets during target replenishing of Bombing Target 11, Piney Island, N.C., July 7, 2015. The new targets were installed to make it possible for all branches of service to practice their live-fire skills on visible targets. The more than 10,000 acre island is covered by different types of targets including: barge targets, surface-to-air missile representations, tactical vehicle replicas and laser targets, which allow the pilots to train in various scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason R. Jimenez/Released) - The aftermath of live-fire practice is shown on seaborne targets during target replenishing of Bombing Target 11, Piney Island, N.C., July 7, 2015. The new targets were installed to make it possible for all branches of service to practice their live-fire skills on visible targets. The more than 10,000 acre island is covered by different types of targets including: barge targets, surface-to-air missile representations, tactical vehicle replicas and laser targets, which allow the pilots to train in various scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason R. Jimenez/Released)

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 get cooled off with water from a hose after their inaugural Ironman Challenge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., on July 2, 2015. The Inaugural Ironman Challenge was comprised of a one-mile sandbag carry and wall and log negotiation. The event tested Marines’ mental and physical endurance while building camaraderie within the squadron. - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 get cooled off with water from a hose after their inaugural Ironman Challenge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., on July 2, 2015. The Inaugural Ironman Challenge was comprised of a one-mile sandbag carry and wall and log negotiation. The event tested Marines’ mental and physical endurance while building camaraderie within the squadron.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 get cooled off with water from a hose after their inaugural Ironman Challenge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., on July 2, 2015. The Inaugural Ironman Challenge was comprised of a one-mile sandbag carry and wall and log negotiation. The event tested Marines’ mental and physical endurance while building camaraderie within the squadron. - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 get cooled off with water from a hose after their inaugural Ironman Challenge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., on July 2, 2015. The Inaugural Ironman Challenge was comprised of a one-mile sandbag carry and wall and log negotiation. The event tested Marines’ mental and physical endurance while building camaraderie within the squadron.