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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Commanding general shares outlook on 2nd MAW's future
February 1, 2013 — Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, shared his thoughts on 2012 and his outlook for the new year in a recent interview. Walters assumed command of 2nd MAW, the Marine Corps’ East Coast aviation wing, in May of 2012. Prior to that, he spent a year in command of 2nd MAW (Fwd.), then the aviation combat element 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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2nd MAW Fwd activates
December 6, 2012 — The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) formally activated during a ceremony at the air station theater Nov. 30 in preparation for a deployment to Afghanistan in early 2013.Brig. Gen. Gary L. Thomas, commanding general of 2nd MAW (Fwd.), and Sgt. Maj. Lisa Nilsson, sergeant major of 2nd MAW (Fwd.), uncased the unit’s colors during the ceremony, MORE
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Official email forbidden for commercial internet registration
November 14, 2012 — Tweeting a recent success at work or sharing family photos on Facebook is a part of normal daily life for many Americans. Marines are no exception with photos of a recent promotion or reenlistment appearing on Facebook or Twitter seconds after the ceremony is complete. Engagement on social media platforms is a great way for Marines to keep MORE
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Marine awarded for outstanding role in local community
October 30, 2012 — ATLANTIC BEACH, N.C. (Oct. 26, 2012) – At any given time, Sgt. Michael Brawn is responsible for teaching more than 30 Navy and Marine students the ins and outs of aviation ordnance maintenance. Despite his busy schedule, the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training instructor found time to volunteer more than 320 hours of his free time to the MORE
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