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MCAS Cherry Point News

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2nd MAW celebrates 72 years of service

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

2nd MAW bids Walters farewell, welcomes Hedelund

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

2nd MAW (Fwd) assistant commander to get first star

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

Schnelle assumes command of VMA-542, Perez bids farewell

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

Cherry Point CO explains base role in warfighting readiness

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

2nd MAW Fwd activates

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,

Marine awarded for outstanding role in local community

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

Golfers help send Marine children to school

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (Oct. 21, 2012) – More than 200 golfers raised money for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation during the 14th annual Carolina Classic Golf Tournament Saturday and Sunday at Cherry Point and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. This year marks the 50th anniversary for the scholarship foundation which set a

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