Brig. Gen. Gary L. Thomas, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), and Sgt. Maj. Lisa Nilsson, sergeant major of 2nd MAW (Fwd.), uncase the wing’s colors, signifying the official activation of the unit during a ceremony at Cherry Point Nov. 30. The unit’s mission while deployed is to provide responsive air support to II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward). - Brig. Gen. Gary L. Thomas, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), and Sgt. Maj. Lisa Nilsson, sergeant major of 2nd MAW (Fwd.), uncase the wing’s colors, signifying the official activation of the unit during a ceremony at Cherry Point Nov. 30. The unit’s mission while deployed is to provide responsive air support to II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).