The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW) was commissioned on July 10, 1941, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. During World War II, the unit played a crucial role in the Pacific Theater, providing air support in key campaigns such as the Battle of Okinawa and the capture of Iwo Jima. In subsequent decades, 2nd MAW participated in the Korean War, Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and the Global War on Terror, supporting Marine operations with fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. Today, the 2nd MAW remains a vital component of the United States Marine Corps, delivering air support, assault support, and reconnaissance capabilities to Marine Air-Ground Task Forces worldwide.
