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2nd MAW Fwd activates

Story by Lance Cpl. S.T. Stewart | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 12.06.2012

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. Read More

Local medical foundation spreads holiday cheer

Story by Lance Cpl. Glen Santy | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 12.06.2012

‘Twas a day of Christmas excitement as children of all ages frolicked through the halls and dining room of the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center in their finest holiday attire Dec. 1. They scurried from... Read More

‘A date which will live in infamy’ - War that followed infamous attack on Pearl Harbor defined Marine amphibious assault, Marine aviation

Story by Cpl. Brian Adam Jones | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 12.06.2012

Friday marks the 71st anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War II. An early morning surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 1941, thrust America headfirst into an all-out war in the... Read More

Flyby: Cpl. Mark A. Boughton

Story by Lance Cpl. Glen Santy | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 12.06.2012

A true enthusiast for his work, Cpl. Mark A. Boughton, a guitarist with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, spends countless hours each week playing his instrument. Read More

Band tunes up for holiday concert

Story by Lance Cpl. Glen Santy | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 11.28.2012

The holiday season is a busy time for Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. This season, the band performed at no fewer than 39 Marine Corps birthday ball ceremonies in addition to preparing for one of... Read More