VMAQ-2 loved ones say 'see you soon'

Photo By Lance Cpl. Andrea Cleopatra Dickerson | Marines on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point observe two of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2's EA-6B Prowlers take off and head to their final destination in Afghanistan. VMAQ-2 is deploying to southern Afghanistan to replace VMAQ-1's electronic warfare fighting capabilities.  

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, UNITED STATES

03.26.2012

Story by Lance Cpl. Andrea Cleopatra Dickerson 

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Marine pilots of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2 accompanied by the squadron’s EA-6B Prowlers departed from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Monday morning for Afghanistan.

Additionally, 100 more of the squadron’s Marines departed around 11 p.m. the same day to provide various support functions for the unit while in theater.

Jen C. Mitchell, wife of Capt. Matthew A. Mitchell, an electronic warfare officer with the squadron said, “We are going to make the best of the situation, and pray that he returns safely.”

The squadron will relieve VMAQ-1, which is currently providing electronic warfare fighting capabilities.

While deployed, the squadron will be conducting airborne electronic warfare and filling various operational and support roles.

The squadron Sergeant Major, Adam J. Moore, says he is optimistic for the Marines and their task at hand.

“Things will be difficult at times, but I am more than confident that the Marines will rise to the occasion,” he said.

• Date Taken: 03.26.2012
• Date Posted: 03.29.2012 15:13
• Story ID: 85968
• Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, US
• Hometown: PALO ALTO, CA, US