2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band
{{short description|USMC military unit band}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox military unit
| unit_name = 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band
| image = File:2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band.jpg
| image_size = 350px
| caption = The 2nd MAW Band marches down Fifth Avenue during the 2010 Columbus Day Parade.
| dates = 1941 – present
| country = {{flag|United States}}
| allegiance =
| branch = {{Marines|United States|size=23px}}
| type = military band
| role = {{bulletedlist|Musical Support|Public duties|Boosting the esprit de corps|Community Engagement|}}
| size =
| command_structure = 23px 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
| garrison = Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
| website = https://www.music.marines.mil/Bands/2nd-Marine-Aircraft-Wing-Band-North-Carolina/
| patron =
| motto =
| colors =
| march = Marine Hymn (official hymn)
Semper Fidelis (official march)
| nickname = 2nd MAW Band
| battles =
| current_commander =
| commander1 = Warrant Officer Nathan D. Doggett
| commander1_label = Band Officer
| commander2 = Gunnery Sergeant Ronald A. Orange
| commander2_label = Enlisted Bandleader
| notable_commanders =
}}
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band is a United States Marine Corps Air-Ground Task Force regional military band located at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. It performs at basic state functions, civilian ceremonies, and military parades in the region, presenting musical support and entertainment for unit/community events.{{Cite web | url=https://www.2ndmaw.marines.mil/2nd-MAW-Units/2ND-MAW-Band/ |title = MCAS CHERRY POINT, NC|date=n.d.|publisher=United States Marines|access-date=2022-08-14}}{{Cite web | url=https://www.outerbankschamber.com/events/2015/07/04/community/united-states-july-4th-marine-corps-2nd-marine-aircraft-wing-band/ |title = Welcome to North Carolina's Outer Banks - United States July 4th-Marine Corps 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band|date=2015|publisher=The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce|access-date=2022-08-14}}
History
The band was founded shortly after the aircraft wing was founded in July 1941. It took part in the opening of New Bern's Tryon Palace in April 1959.{{Cite book | url={{Google books|i6FUBwAAQBAJ|plainurl=yes}}|title = Tryon Palace|isbn = 9781467123242|last1 = Commission|first1 = Tryon Palace|year = 2015}} In 2007, the 2nd MAW Band was deployed to Iraq to support Multi-National Forces West by providing security at a tactical air control center for the remainder of the Iraq War.{{Cite web | url=https://www.2ndmaw.marines.mil/2nd-MAW-Units/2ND-MAW-Band/Band-History/ |title = 2D MAW Band History|date=n.d.|publisher=United States Marines|access-date=2022-08-14}} In 2013, the band took part in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as part of the East Coast Marine Corps Composite Band.{{Cite web | url=https://www.wect.com/story/24091667/camp-lejeune-marines-perform-in-macysthanksgiving-day-parade/ |title = Camp Lejeune Marines perform in Macy'sThanksgiving Day Parade|date=2013-11-28|publisher=WECT News 6|access-date=2022-08-14}}
=Honors=
The band had Certificates of Commendation from the Commandant of the Marine Corps (Generals Robert E. Cushman Jr. in 1973 and Paul X. Kelley in 1985) given to them. Additionally, the band received Meritorious Unit Citations in 1972 and 1984 for excellence in the performance of duty.
Ensembles and events
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The 42 members of the band are organized a range of unit ensembles:
- Ceremonial Marching Band
- Concert Band
- Popular Music Group
- New Orleans Brass Band
- Jazz Combo
- Brass Quintet
- Wind Quintet
All 7 of these ensembles play am important part in public relations for the band and the 2nd MAW Wing, traveling extensively throughout the eastern United States. It has made appearances many events such as the following:
- Columbus Day Parade
- Cotton Bowl
- Fleet Week (New York City, NY)
- Fortissimo Sunset Ceremony (Ottawa, Canada)
- Indy 500
- Kentucky Derby
- International Marine Tattoo (Rochester, New York)
- Mardi Gras Parades (New Orleans, LA)
- Miss America Pageant Parade
- Memorial Day Parade (Dearborn, MI)
- New York International Auto Show (New York City, NY)
- 4th of July Concerts
During one of their international visits, the band had the rare honor of performing for the Margrethe II of Denmark and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.
Gallery
File:USMC-100819-M-1394J-005.jpg|The 2nd MAW Band with members of the Band of the Ceremonial Guard at the Fortissimo Sunset Ceremony in the Canadian capital of Ottawa.
File:USMC-090117-M-2787C-002.jpg|Chief Warrant Officer Ben Bartholomew, conducts the band during a rehearsal for the 8th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Battle of the Bands.
File:USMC-111105-M-EY704-137.jpg|The 2nd MAW Band at the 2011 Morehead City Veterans Day Parade
File:USMC-110612-M-AF823-119.jpg|Gunnery Sergeant Victor Miranda, drum major for the 2nd MAW Band, salutes during the 32nd Annual Troy Flag Day Parade.
File:USMC-12968.jpg|The 2nd MAW Band at Capron Park, Attleboro, Massachusetts.
Sources
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External links
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- [https://www.mlb.com/cut4/video-marine-corps-play-national-anthem-at-fenway-park/c-173038256 Video: United States Marine Corps band perform the national anthem on Patriots' Day]
{{United States military bands}}