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VMA-231 performs monthly contest with holiday twist

Story by Lance Cpl. Scott L. Tomaszycki | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 12.05.2011

Marine Attack Squadron 231 Marines competed for honor and glory, Dec. 5, in the squadron’s Christmas edition of their monthly Feats of Strength competition. Read More

Illinois Marine returns to Marjah district, reflects on progress

Story by Cpl. Tommy Bellegarde | 2nd Marine Division | Date: 12.01.2011

In February 2010, Des Plaines, Ill., native Cpl. Jeffery Rice pushed into Marjah, Helmand province, with other Marines and sailors from 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, to rid the area of a thriving... Read More

GI Bill changes ease ability to transfer

Story by Lance Cpl. Glen Santy | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 12.01.2011

Recently, Headquarters Marine Corps changed how it would manage requests to transfer Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits from veterans to dependents. Read More

Looking back: Marine aviation vital to victory at Khe Sahn

Story by Lance Cpl. Scott L. Tomaszycki | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 12.01.2011

Every Marine that passes through recruit training learns the Siege of Khe Sahn lasted 77 days. During that time, the 26th Marine Regiment, surrounded by two North Vietnamese Army divisions, was cut off from all... Read More

Fly by: Cpl. Richard Limones

Story by Lance Cpl. Glen Santy | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 12.01.2011

Cpl. Richard Limones, 27 from Bakersfield, Calif., and an aviation supply clerk for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing plays a key role in the mission success of 2nd MAW. Read More