Marine Air Control Squadron 2
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Marine Air Control Squadron 2 (MACS-2) is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control squadron. The squadron provides aerial surveillance, Ground-controlled interception, and air traffic control for the II Marine Expeditionary Force. They are based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and fall under Marine Air Control Group 28 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
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Marine Air Control Squadron 2 | |
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Active | 1 April 1944 – present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Aviation Command & Control |
Role | Aerial surveillance & Air traffic control |
Part of | Marine Air Control Group 28 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point |
Nickname(s) | "Eyes of the MAGTF" "MACS Deuce" |
Engagements | World War II Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel George Getman Jr. |
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