2D MAW Photos

Marines lend a helping hand moving dry-wall during a veterans home build volunteer activity at Pamlico County, North Carolina, July 27, 2015. Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 volunteered to assist in the construction of a home being built for Marine Corps veteran Warren Cottrell and his family. The volunteer event gave the Marines the opportunity to help better their community, while establishing relationships with other members of their squadrons outside of their work environment.

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Marines lend a helping hand moving dry-wall during a veterans home build volunteer activity at Pamlico County, North Carolina, July 27, 2015. Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 volunteered to assist in the construction of a home being built for Marine Corps veteran Warren Cottrell and his family. The volunteer event gave the Marines the opportunity to help better their community, while establishing relationships with other members of their squadrons outside of their work environment.

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Marines lend a helping hand moving dry-wall during a veterans home build volunteer activity at Pamlico County, North Carolina, July 27, 2015. Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 volunteered to assist in the construction of a home being built for Marine Corps veteran Warren Cottrell and his family. The volunteer event gave the Marines the opportunity to help better their community, while establishing relationships with other members of their squadrons outside of their work environment.

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Lt. Col. William R. DeLorenzo,left, commanding officer, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, presents the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. James D. Vealey during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2015. Vealey was appointed to MWHS-2 as the new squadron sergeant major. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Lt. Col. David Manka, left, and Sgt. Maj. Brandon Eckardt maneuver through obstacles in the tree line while participating in the Devil Dog Dare at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 10, 2015. The Devil Dog Dare is a part of Operation Adrenaline Rush, a Marine Corps-wide program designed to teach Marines how to deal with every day stress in positive ways. Manka is the commanding officer of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 and Eckardt is the sergeant major of Marine Attack Squadron 542. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Carl Barwick seasons and grills dozens of chickens during the New Bern Military Alliance Spring Chicken Pickin’ at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 6, 2015. Barwick volunteered for the event through the NBMA.

Photo by Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics

Volunteers serve chicken to Marines and Sailors during the New Bern Military Alliance Spring Chicken Pickin’ at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 6, 2015.

Photo by Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics

Lt. Col. Benjamin K. Hutchins assumed command of Marine Attack Squadron 223 from Lt. Col. Roger T. McDuffie during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 21, 2015. Hutchins previously served as the executive officer with VMA-223 since arriving at the squadron in October 2014.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Lance Cpl. Joseph Crescenzo relays hand signals to the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 223 at Boca Chica Field, Naval Air Station Key West, Fla., March 25, 2015. Marines with VMA-223 traveled to Key West to conduct air-to-air training March 18 – April 12. The squadron conducted the training to refine its ability to provide offensive air support, armed reconnaissance and aerial defense for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Crescenzo is a Harrier fixed-wing aircraft mechanic with VMA-223 and native of Ocala, Fla.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Morales

Two AV-8B Harriers assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 223 sit on the flight line at Boca Chica Field, Naval Air Station Key West, Fla., March 25, 2015. Marines with VMA-223 traveled to Key West to conduct air-to-air training March 18 – April 12. The squadron conducted the training to refine its ability to provide offensive air support, armed reconnaissance and aerial defense for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Morales

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 223 launches from Boca Chica Field, Naval Air Station Key West, Fla., March 25, 2015. Marines with VMA-223 traveled to Key West to conduct air-to-air training March 18 – April 12. The squadron conducted the training to refine its ability to provide offensive air support, armed reconnaissance and aerial defense for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Morales

The pilot of an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 223 flies above Boca Chica Field, Naval Air Station Key West, Fla., March 25, 2015. Marines with VMA-223 traveled to Key West to conduct air-to-air training March 18 – April 12. The squadron conducted the training to refine its ability to provide offensive air support, armed reconnaissance and aerial defense for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Morales

Lance Cpl. Joseph Crescenzo signals stand clear to maintainers while directing the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 223 at Naval Air Station Key West, Fla., March 24, 2015. Marines with VMA-223 traveled to Key West to conduct air-to-air training March 18 – April 12. The squadron conducted the training to refine its ability to provide offensive air support, armed reconnaissance and aerial defense for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Crescenzo is a Harrier fixed-wing aircraft mechanic with VMA-223 and native of Ocala, Fla.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Morales

An exercise controller with the Marine Corps Regional Exercise Team East approaches a staged victim prior to the start of the 2015 Crisis Response Drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 3, 2015. The annual exercise is designed to test Cherry Point’s emergency preparedness program and response procedures.

Photo by Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics

Eddie Hudson looks through a small opening to check for survivors during the 2015 Crisis Response Drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 3, 2015. The annual exercise simulated a vehicle borne IED destroying a main entrance gate and was designed to test Cherry Point’s emergency preparedness program and response procedures. Hudson is a firefighter with the Cherry Point Fire and Rescue Department.

Photo by Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics

Firefighters evaluate the scene of a simulated vehicle borne IED near Cunningham Gate during the 2015 Crisis Response Drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 3, 2015. The annual exercise was designed to test Cherry Point’s emergency preparedness program and response procedures.

Photo by Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics

Darryl Phelps documents a casualty during the 2015 Crisis Response Drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 3, 2015. The annual exercise was designed to test Cherry Point’s emergency preparedness program and response procedures. Phelps is a firefighter with Cherry Point’s Fire and Emergency Services Department.

Photo by Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics

Capt. William Mahoney, left, receives the Air Medal from Lt. Col. Roger T. Mcduffie during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 12, 2015,for actions during an aircraft malfunction while deployed with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced) as part of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in June 2014. Mahoney is an AV-8B Harrier pilot with Marine Attack Squadron 223 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Mcduffie is the commanding officer for Marine Attack Squadron 223.

Photo by Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics

Capt. William Mahoney received the Air Medal during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 12, 2015, for his actions during an aircraft malfunction of his front landing gear while flying missions in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces while serving as an AV-8B Harrier pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the USS Bataan, at sea, June 2014. Mahoney is a native of Athens, Ga.

Photo by Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics

1st Lt. Matthew C. Forman, a replacement pilot with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, looks at his control panel and heads-up display as he "taxis" an AV-8B Harrier simulator March 11.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cory D. Polom