U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael Cook, a production manager with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) band, speaks about the purpose of writing a song for 2nd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. The band wrote the song "Fight In Flight" to commemorate the history and fighting spirit of 2nd MAW. The 2nd MAW band is set to perform "Fight In Flight" for the first time at the U.S. Marine Corps birthday ball on Nov. 8, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. David Ornelas Baeza) Check out fight song for 2nd MAW down below! https://www.music.marines.mil/Bands/2nd-Marine-Aircraft-Wing-Band-North-Carolina/

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Sanchez, an aviation-operations specialist with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, flies in an AV-8B Harrier II at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2023. After completing the prerequisite training, Sanchez was afforded the opportunity to fly in an AV-8B Harrier II based on his superior performance and as an incentive for reenlisting for another four years of service in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Madison Blackstock)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Sanchez, an aviation-operations specialist with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, answers questions during an interview at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2023. After completing the prerequisite training, Sanchez was afforded the opportunity to fly in an AV-8B Harrier II based on his superior performance and as an incentive for reenlisting for another four years of service in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Madison Blackstock)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael R. Donlin, commanding officer of Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2, speaks about the transition from the RQ-21A Blackjack to the MQ-9A Reaper at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 7, 2023. The final flight of the RQ-21A Blackjack marked the beginning of VMU-2’s transition to the MQ-9A Reaper in accordance with the Commandant of the Marine Corps' Force Design 2030 to improve capabilities for the future fight. VMU-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Servante R. Coba)