2nd MAW Chaplain awarded Distinguished Service Award
June 10, 2016 — Lt. Cmdr. Paul Greer was notified of his selection as the recipient of the 2016 Military Chaplains Association Distinguished Service Award at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, June 1. MORE
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2nd MAW bids Thomas farewell, welcomes Glavy
June 9, 2016 — Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas relinquished command of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing to Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy during a change of command ceremony here, June 9. MORE
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Directorates receive VPP Gold achievement recognition
June 7, 2016 — Multiple departments were recognized for taking safety to a new level in the Voluntary Protection Program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 27.
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Senator of North Carolina breaks bread with MCAS Cherry Point Marines
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Young aviators join community after receiving golden wings
May 27, 2016 — The Marine Corps newest naval aviators walked across the stage and received wings of gold with a warm welcome into the aviation community during a winging ceremony at the New Bern Convention Center in New Bern, May 19.
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2nd MAW Band strives for greatness: Supports military, local community musical needs
May 27, 2016 — Approximately 35 Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performed for the Salute the Troops memorial event in Garner, N.C., May 22. MORE
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Generations of naval aviators gather for Marine Corps Aviation Association Symposium, Marine Aviation Summit
May 27, 2016 — Generations of naval aviators and current members of the aviation community gathered at the New Bern Convention Center to share visions, experiences and traditions during the 45th Annual Marine Corps Aviation Association Symposium and Marine Aviation Summit. MORE
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2nd MAW trains to defeat emerging threats
May 19, 2016 — In a cramped, mud riddled back lot on the quiet northern quadrant of Cherry Point, a cadre of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines are packing up their gear and preparing to go home. It is May 19, 2016, and their job here for the past two weeks, away from the comforts of cool daytime work spaces and soft beds at night, is over … if you could ever consider preparing for war as something that could ever be “over.” MORE
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2nd LAAD firearm mentorship program shows off skills at skeet range
May 19, 2016 — Pfc. Jesse Conti gazed down the sight of his rifle for the first time as he took a controlled, but relaxed stance and an orange disk darted through the sky as he prepared to shoot. He followed the target swiftly and pulled the trigger with the precision instilled in him by his new found confidence since joining the 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense MORE
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One week down: 2nd MAW participates in training exercise for combat readiness
May 18, 2016 —
When the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing battle staff took to the field on May 9, 2016, to participate in Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 16, commonly known as MEFEX, it didn't simply walk on the battlefield with a rifle, a laptop and a radio -- it was met by a side of the Wing that is rarely recognized for its ability to set up an air base away from home. MORE
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