2nd MAW is the Marine Corps’ service-retained ACE. Headquartered at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, 2nd MAW is permanently based at three Marine Corps Air Stations in North Carolina and South Carolina and serves as the ACE for II MEF. 2nd MAW is operationally focused and consists of professional and dedicated Marines, Sailors and civilians that provide combat-ready aviation forces to II MEF and the MAGTF commander. 2nd MAW generates and maintains combat readiness, increases lethality through modernization, generates operationally excellent aviation units, continuously refines warfighting concepts, and stands ready to forward deploy to meet any challenge around the globe.
In the summer of 2026, the U.S. Marine Corps will sundown the AV-8B Harrier II as part of the Tactical Aircraft transition plan as the Marine Corps progresses toward an all-5th generation TACAIR fleet. This video celebrates the conclusion of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223's nearly 40 years of flight operations with the Harrier platform. VMA-223 is the U.S. Marine Corps' last operational Harrier squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. David Ornelas Baeza) This video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from Adobe Stock.
U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Maintenance Squadron (MUMS) 14, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a pass and review during the MUMS-14 activation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 16, 2026. MUMS-14 will serve as the principal provider of organic level maintenance support for the U.S. Marine Corps Group 5 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operational and training fleet system of systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Keani Guthmueller)
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing display lethality and operational readiness during global exercises spanning from February to May 2026. Throughout this time, 2nd MAW conducted various training evolutions that showcased its ability to deploy forward around the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – Marine Unmanned Maintenance Squadron (MUMS) 14 was officially activated during a ceremony held at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Tuesday. As the first of its kind in the Marine Corps, MUMS-14 now serves as the principal provider of organic-level maintenance support for U.S. Marine Corps Group-5 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). MUMS-14 is the only Marine Corps aviation unit specifically organized, trained and equipped to deliver organic aviation maintenance capability to UAS at forward deployed locations.
“Standing up this squadron marks a major step forward for Marine Corps aviation,” said Lt. Col. Jeffrey F. Carben, commanding officer of MUMS-14. “Our unit...
06.16.2026 | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
Story by Maj. Joseph Leitner
