2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
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The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW) is the major east coast aviation unit of the United States Marine Corps and is headquartered in Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. The Wing provides the aviation combat element for the II Marine Expeditionary Force.
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2nd Marine Aircraft Wing | |
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Active | 10 July 1941–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Marine Aircraft Wing |
Role | Conduct air operations in support of the Fleet Marine Forces |
Part of | II Marine Expeditionary Force |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point |
Nickname(s) | 2nd MAW |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Commanding General | MajGen Scott F. Benedict[1] |
Assistant Wing Commander | Col Stephen J. Acosta |
Notable commanders | Gen. Glenn M. Walters Lt.Gen. Francis P. Mulcahy Lt.Gen. Ralph K. Rottet Lt.Gen. George C. Axtell Maj.Gen. William L. McKittrick BGen. Alexander W. Kreiser Jr |
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