Robert Butler

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing is a unit of the United States Marine Corps responsible for providing aviation support to Marine Corps forces. It is based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina and is one of the largest aircraft wings in the Marine Corps. The wing consists of various aircraft squadrons, including helicopters, tiltrotor aircraft, and fixed-wing aircraft, which support combat operations, amphibious assaults, and humanitarian missions. The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing plays a crucial role in enhancing the Marine Corps' overall combat readiness and effectiveness.

Marine Air Control Squadron 5 (MACS-5) was a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit. Activated during World War II, the squadron provided aerial surveillance, airspace management, and early warning capabilities for Marine aviation operations. Throughout its history, MACS-5 supported various exercises and deployments, contributing significantly to the Marine Corps’ air defense missions. The unit was eventually deactivated as part of post-Cold War force reductions, but its legacy remains in the advancements it brought to Marine Corps air command and control systems.