Vietnam veterans represent a historic era in the annual Carteret County Veterans Day parade in Morehead City, N.C., Nov. 11, 2017. The parade was to honor and recognize those who have and are currently serving More
Gunnery Sgt. Louie Cruz (right) explains how the area around the air station is used for training purposes to Chad Sydnor (left) and Col. Chris Pappas III at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 19 More
Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, presents Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, with a Bronze Star during a ceremony on Cherry Point Nov. 1
Jocelyn Jakubowski kicks off the 16th annual Christmas tree lighting at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The event featured holiday music, refreshments, door prizes, visits from Santa More
“More than seven decades have passed since 10 July 1941 when [2nd Marine Aircraft Wing] was activated in San Diego, [California]. Wars in the Pacific, in the Middle East and operations around the world have add More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Scott R. Johnson, an aerial observer with Marine Helicopter Squadron 361, scans terrain during an aero scout mission over the Al Anbar province. Aero scout missions are an essential for f More
A U.S. Marine Corps crew chief of a UH-1N Huey Helicopter, with Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron-773 (HML/A-773), provides security for a coalition convoy in the Al Anbar province of Iraq on Dec. 14, 200 More
Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Justin A. Barnes, a gunner with Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron-773, conducts surveillance in a UH-1N Huey in the Al Anbar province of Iraq.
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Northcott, a crew chief with Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron-773, test fires the Gun Aircraft Unit-17 machine gun before conducting surveillance in a UH-1N Huey in the More
Marine Corps Master Sgt. Ross E. Gatcomb IV (left), from Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Charlie Company 1st Sgt./Provost Sgt., briefs Ugandans, from Special Operations Consulting-Security Management Group, o More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, right, commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Command, speaks with Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General at Marine Corps Air Sta More
Maj. Gen. James F. Flock (right) shakes hands with the new commanding general of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Brig. Gen. Jon M. Davis (left), in 2nd MAW’s change of command ceremony on the flight line Friday. More
A UC-35D wings along over the North Carolina countryside during a maintenance flight in March 2011. The UC-35 is one of several aircraft operated by Marine Transport Squadron 1 in recent years in support of it More
Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis, left, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, and Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, arrive at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue aft More
Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis, right, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, speaks with Lt. Col. Mark Revor, commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Jan. 8. Dav More
U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with 2D Marine Aircraft Wing participating in Exercise Bold Alligator on the flight deck of USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Feb. 1, 2012. Exercise Bold Alligator, the largest naval amphib More
A KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft taxis on the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Feb. 8, 2012. The KC-130J, assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps' Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 2 More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, board an MV-22B Osprey to be relocated to an unfamiliar landing zone as part of their field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 10, 2016. Working together help More
Capt. Arthur Q. Bruggeman, an AV-8B Harrier pilot with Marine Attack Squadron 231, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, is scheduled to perform More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew P. Berger, database administrator, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 40, airbrushes the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Forward logo on a T wall barrier on Camp Leatherneck, Helma More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Gary L. Thomas (left), commanding general, and Sgt. Maj. Lisa K. Nilsson, sergeant major, both with 2d Marine Aircraft Wing Forward, stand at attention during a ceremony at Camp Bastion, More
Lance Cpl. John A. Berghuis Job Title: Helicopter Mechanic Unit: Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 Age: 20 Hometown: Oviedo, Fla. DATE JOINED: JUNE 27, 2011
A Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 Marine bids farewell to his child Wednesday before departing for Afghanistan. The Marines, along with detachments from a variety of fields, are filling critical More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sterling M. Denson, an operations clerk with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, stands at attention during the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) deactivation ceremony at Marine Co More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band perform during a retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 20, 2014. Chief Warrant Officer 3 James H. Von Plueren retired after More
Cases of the Stinger Weapon System are placed beside a 7-Ton Truck Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement before a live-fire exercise at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 18, 2014. 2nd Low Altitude Air Defen More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Derek L. Picklesimer, a reproduction specialist with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Combat Camera, sights in through a Stinger Weapon System at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 19, More
An Insitu Integrater Block 2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), property of Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 (VMU-2), is prepared for a pre flight inspection at Atlantic Field, N.C., April 1, 2014. VMU-2 c More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael J. Mallard, right, an assessment consequence management non-commissioned officer with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, supervises students with Creekside Elementary School in More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gregory D. Boyd, a videographer with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), records an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert M. Howard, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266, prepares for an aerial refueling exercise at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., April 14, 2014. Howa More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), practice soccer drills before the fourth annual Headquarters Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 17, 2014. H&HS play More
U.S. Marines Cpl. Sloan M. Galvan, left, a radio non comissioned officer, and Lance Cpl. Zachary D. Slivinski, a radio operator, both with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 2, set up a radio at Marine Corps Ai More
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Justin R. Smith, left, and Lance Cpl. Nicholas W. Chapman, both crew chiefs with Delta Company, 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion (AAB), look over the Atlantic Ocean during Fleet Week abo More
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, pose for a photo in front of a AH-1W Super Cobra during Fleet Week aboard the USS New York, in the Atlantic Ocean, April 26, 2014. U.S. Mari More
An AH-1W Super Cobra property of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, is positioned aboard the USS New York during Fleet Week in the Atlantic Ocean, April 28, 2014. U.S. Marines and Navy Sailors More
U.S. Navy Sailors, the color guard with USS New York, march during Fleet Week at Marlin Park Stadium in Miami, Fla., April 30, 2014. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, 2nd Battalion More
A .50 caliber machine gun mount points out of the port side of USS New York at Port Everglades, Fla., May 1, 2014. The .50 caliber is one of many weapons systems the USS New York utilizes for offensive operatio More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Devin T. Meister, right, a plane captain, with Marine Assault Training Squadron (VMAT) 203, ground guides a TAV8-B Harrier aircraft during Operation Angry Birds at Marine Corps Air More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Logan C. Alger, an aviation ordinance technician with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA [AW]) 533, removes a relay from a SUU-63 pylon off a F/A-18 Hornet aircraft at More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, stand in formation during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2014. U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Alan More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matthew B. Holcomb, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115, enters the cockpit of a F/A-18 Hornet aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., May 15, 2014. Daily More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, Air Operations Company, put on heat retardent gear before a fuel fire suppression exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., May 16, 2014. MW More
U.S. service members participate in a live-fire and aerial bombing exercise at Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC), Townsend, Ga., May 20, 2014. CRTC held the exercise to improve communications bet More
Polish Col. Mariusz Jachol, left, Chief of Branch, Polish Military Delegation, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kris Faught, Commanding Officer, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 aboard Marine Corps Air More
Italian navy Adm. Luigi Binelli Mantelli, chief of defense, and Vice Adm. Donato Marzano, head of general office of the chief of defense, arrive aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 25, 2014 More
Sergeant True Vang (left) and Sgt. Ricky Vang (right) promote their younger sister Cpl. Kathy Vang during a promotion ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, July 2, 2014. Vang joined the Marine Corp More
A UH-1 Huey assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, prepares to land on the flight deck of the S.S. Wright during Operation Carolina Dragon, Aug. 8, 2014. Carolina Dragon consisted of a 31 day More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Davis C. Meyer, a team leader assigned to Alpha Battery, 2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, assembles a tent during operation Heavy Metal aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., More
U.S. Marines, Sailors and family members mingle during a 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Junior Leader Recognition Dinner aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 12, 2014. The dinner was held to comm More
Kimberly A. Alaniz fires a MK-19 automatic grenade launcher inside an Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer during a Jane Wayne Day hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cher More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Yancy A. Taveras, a consolidated automated support systems technician assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, performs squad push-ups during a Martial Arts Instructor Course ab More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kyle J. Poehls, a wing air control officer with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, sits on a physical training table aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 26 More
The air traffic control tower at Marine Corps Air station Cherry Point, N.C., sits silhouetted against the rising sun Oct. 7, 2014. Cherry Point is home to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and its runways operate 2 More
The moon sits in full lunar eclipse over the headquarters of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing here Oct. 8, 2014. A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon's orbit places Earth direc More
Seven EA-6B Prowlers with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1 take part in an historic seven aircraft flyover of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2014. The flyover was a More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gage M. Gallant, a percussionist assigned to the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing Band, tunes a snare drum prior to a concert held at the Tryon Palace, New Bern, N.C., Oct. 24, 2014. The 2d More
MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 taxi across the flight line on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2014. Marine Attack Squadron 223 returned from s More
The wife of a U.S. Marine waits to welcome her husband home from deployment on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2014. Marine Attack Squadron 223 returned from serving with the 22nd Marine E More
An AV-8B Harrier sits aboard the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator, off the eastern coast of the United States, Oct. 29, 2014. Exercise Bold Alligator 14 is a multi- More
An SH-60 Seahawk sits on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator, off the eastern coast of the United States, Oct. 29, 2014. Exercise Bold Alligator is a multi-nationa More
An HH-46E Sea Knight helicopter sits on display along Roosevelt Boulevard at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2014. The display aircraft once belonged to Marine Transport Squadron 1 and hig More
A U.S. Marine assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing poses as "Quail Man" before the All-Terrain Unit Competition on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 31, 2014. The race was sponsored by Marine Spe More
A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 366, lands on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator, off the eastern coast of the United S More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. John R. Gayton, a site controller assigned to tactical exercise control group, directs role players during a humanitarian training scenario part of Exercise Bold Alligator on Landing Z More
A Marine fires an M-9 9mm pistol during training at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Combat Pistol Program range here, Nov. 3, 2014. The Marine Corps' Marksmanship Program Management Section adopted t More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 366, stand by a CH-53E Super Stallion, aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during exercise Bold Alligator 14, Nov. 4, 2014. Exercise Bold Alligator 1 More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force open an unmanned aerial vehicle container during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission part of Exercise Bold Alligator on Atlantic Airfiel More
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing participate in a formation run on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 7, 2014. The run was conducted in celebration of the Marine Corps More
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing prepare to participate in a formation run on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 7, 2014. The run was conducted in celebration of the M More
Pre-flight checks are performed on a KC-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 17, 2014. VMGR-252 planned to More
A lone MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft flies above Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 18, 2014. Cherry Point is home to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and several of its squadrons. Cherry Point's runw More
U.S. Marines perform pre-flight checks on a KC-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 18, 2014. VMGR-252 plan More
Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force returned to Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., from a deploymen More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Kevin D. Reeves, an assistant operations officer assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, uses a terrain model to support his brief at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 12, 2014. The Ma More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 274, prepare to stage their Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement 7 tons during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Camp Davis, N.C., Feb. More
A KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refueling aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 circles above the White Oak River in Swansboro, N.C., on approach to Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bo More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cutiss L. Wilson, an airframes mechanic assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, utilizes a jack to raise an AV-8B Harrier during a routine maintenance check at Marine Corps More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandon R. Snyder, a weapons and tactics instructor assigned to Marine Attack Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, tightens a screw on a UH-1 Huey during a pre-flight inspection at Marin More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Connell Jacy, a crew chief assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, performs a pre-flight inspection on a CH-53E Super Stallion before conducting parachute operations More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14 receive an instructional brief prior to conducting a Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear decontamination training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cher More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary R. Meighen, an air crew chief assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, performs a pre-flight inspection on a CH-53E Super Stallion before conducting a training flig More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Dustin J. Dodge, a crash crewman assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, carries a fire hose after a Crash Fire and Rescue training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. More
Naval aviators with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1 take to the sky in an EA-6B Prowler during routine training above Eastern North Carolina, April 14, 2015. VMAQT-1 student pilots and el More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing listen while Ray E. Mabus, the Secretary of the Navy speaks on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 6, 2015. The Honorable Mr. Mabus spoke to the Ma More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2 gather to participate in a physical fitness test (PFT) on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 21, 2015. All Marines are required More
Cpl. Jacob Brunsen, a helicopter director controller, and 1st Lt. Bradley J. Sanders, the company commander, review procedures and information prior to sending commands to an aircraft during an Air Support Comp More
U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band perform during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 4, 2015. The ceremony commemorated the passing of More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 4, 2015. Sgt. Maj. Christopher G. Robinson was More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian F. Mazzola, a pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, delivers a brief in preparation for fast-rope and rappelling training with Marine Special Operations Comm More
U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, perform during Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 28's change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 25, 201 More
U.S. Marine Corps combat cameramen assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, attend a lighting class conducted by Ricardo Robinson (right), the deputy director More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mark W. Freas, an unmanned aerial vehicle maintainer assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, performs a preflight check on an RQ-21A Blackjack prior to a training fli More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2, are briefed for a familiarization flight at Marine Corps Air Station, N.C., July 1, 2015. VMU-2 conducted a training flight to increase More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Joselyn Martinez-Marin, left, prepares to spar against Lance Cpl. Odrique Pierre, both reproduction specialists assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, while conducting Marine Co More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 perform a foreign object damage (FOD) walk prior to a routine maintenance check at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 10, 2015. The F More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2 conduct a pre-flight check on a RQ-21A Blackjack during a training flight at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic Field on July 15, 2015. More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Monet O. Bryant, a logistics and embarkation specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, holds a noncommissioned officer sword during an appointment ceremony at Mar More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Levi W. Reaviel, left, a low altitude air defense gunner, and Gunnery Sgt. Samuel E. Cerritos, operations chief, both assigned to 2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Bravo Batter More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Juanenrique Owings, left, a combat videographer assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, documents Marines assigned to 2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion in support of Red Flag More