Harry Green

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 Fighter Attack Squadron 122 (VMFA-122), known as the "Flying Leathernecks," was originally commissioned in March 1942 during World War II, flying the F4F Wildcat. The squadron distinguished itself in the Pacific Theater, notably during the Solomon Islands campaign. Over the decades, VMFA-122 transitioned through various aircraft, including the F-4 Phantom II and the F/A-18 Hornet, participating in conflicts such as the Vietnam War and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Today, the squadron operates the F-35B Lightning II, continuing its legacy as a premier Marine Corps fighter attack unit.