U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 fly alongside Finnish Air Force Fighter Squadron 31 over Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 18, 2021. Marines with VMFA-115 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. VMFA-115 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Marc Wilka, a vocalist for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band sings the National Anthem at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 19, 2021. The mission of the band is to provide musical support for military units, civilian community relations, recruiting and troop morale. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Servante R. Coba and Cpl. Damaris Arias)
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing created a new seminar for staff non-commissioned officers to help them through the transition from non-commissioned officer to SNCO
MCAS CHERRY POINT, NC -- A 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, AV-8B Harrier based out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, crashed earlier today near Havelock, North Carolina.
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. – A 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, AV-8B Harrier belonging to Marine Attack Squadron 542, crashed in the vicinity of Cherry Branch, North Carolina, at approximately 6:20 p.m. (EST), May 20, 2019. There are no reports of civilian casualties or personal property damage at this time.
