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MCAS Cherry Point News

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Looking back: Different missions set standard for MAGTF use

Interventions in Panama and Grenada during the 1980s highlighted the conditions when Marine Air-Ground Task Forces should be used and when other methods are preferred. Though they had nearly identical objectives, one solution was not fit for both.Urgent Fury took place in Grenada in 1983, and Just Cause occurred in Panama in 1989. Both were

2nd MAW Band looks back on 2010

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band had several golden moments during 2010, including playing for the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa, Canada, performing at the opening of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky., the 2010 Cherry Point Air Show, the Cherry Point Christmas Concert, and a top Marine Corps performance award. Setting the stage for 2010 was

Cherry Point, 2nd MAW soar forward in 2010

Marines, Sailors and civilians who live and work on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point experienced another eventful year in 2010. The challenges faced by the air station and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing were met head-on as the wing deployed elements to Operation Enduring Freedom while also activating 2nd MAW (Forward) for deployment to

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point