2nd MAW prepares for future engagements
October 16, 2015 — The U.S. Marine Corps is the nation's crisisresponse force, forward deployed and poised to rapidly respond to crises withinthe arc of instability and within regions of anticipated future conflicts.The ability to provide support from the air ispredicated on the ability to bring airpower as close as possible to the fight.There isn't a force more MORE
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Cherry Point Rolls Out Installation-Wide Energy Initiatives
May 1, 2015 — Later this month, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point will begin training a team whose primary focus will be to lead all personnel here in the growing effort – and requirement – to reduce energy consumption and costs. Energy is vital for the operation of the air station. With energy costs expected to rise, it is important to insure that resources MORE
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NHCCP Medical, Military Homeport realign for streamlined service
September 24, 2014 — A major reorganization of military health care services at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point finished recently with the rollout of a new Medical Homeport for routine medical treatment and checkups here, Aug. 1. According to Cmdr. Joel A. Ahlgrim, the reorganization merges two treatment systems and streamlines healthcare for active duty service MORE
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2nd MAW celebrates 72 years of service
July 11, 2013 — 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing activated July 10, 1941, and began its legacy by playing a major role in the island-hopping campaign in the Pacific.“In the years since, from the jungles of Vietnam to the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2nd MAW has continued to project American air power in every clime and place,” said Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of MORE
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2nd MAW bids Walters farewell, welcomes Hedelund
May 23, 2013 — The Marine Corps’ East Coast aviation element underwent a change in leadership May 22, as Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, recently selected for his third star, handed over command to Brig. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund during a ceremony on the flight line at Cherry Point. Since Walters took command in May of 2012, 2nd MAW (Fwd.) has activated and deployed to MORE
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2nd MAW (Fwd) assistant commander to get first star
March 21, 2013 — Col. Kevin Iiams is forward deployed to Afghanistan one of the most dynamic, rapidly changing environments in the world.Soon, he will adapt to another big change as he accepts the rank and responsibility of brigadier general.As the assistant wing commander, Iiams provides Brig. Gen. Gary L. Tomas, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing MORE
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Schnelle assumes command of VMA-542, Perez bids farewell
February 4, 2013 — Lt. Col. Michael J. Perez relinquished command of Marine Attack Squadron 542 to Lt. Col. Jay Schnelle during a change of command ceremony aboard the air station Friday.Perez will serve on the Marine Aircraft Group 14 staff until his summer departure to attend the Army War College in Carlisle, Pa. “Though I will miss it dearly, I know it is for the MORE
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Cherry Point CO explains base role in warfighting readiness
February 4, 2013 — As the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing readies to conduct aviation operations anywhere in the world, the largest Marine Corps air station on the East Coast, MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., plays an important role in preparing the wing’s warfighters for the unknown.It’s an enormous mission – providing a 24/7 airfield, aerial ranges and infrastructure MORE
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Harrier pilot recognized for ‘challenging conventional wisdom’
December 28, 2012 — Lt. Col. Mark Elfers, executive officer of Marine Attack Squadron 223, received the 2nd place 2012 Maj. Gen. Harold W. Chase Essay Contest Award from the Marine Corps Gazette Dec. 10 at Cherry Point.Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, presented the award to Elfers.. The essay, “Don’t Accomplish Your Plan; MORE
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Marine aviation honored at 109th anniversary of first flight
December 17, 2012 — In the small town in North Carolina’s Outer Banks where aviation was born on this date 109 years ago, little is the same. The area once sought out by two brothers from Ohio for its ideal windy weather and relative seclusion is now a popular beach town. A large memorial now looms over a hill near the air strip the Wright Brothers used on that MORE
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