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Marine Air Control Squadron 2
MACS-2 Insignia
Active1 April 1944 – present
CountryMarine Air Control Squadron 2 United States of America
BranchMarine Air Control Squadron 2 United States Marine Corps
TypeAviation Command & Control
RoleAerial surveillance & Air traffic control
Part ofMarine Air Control Group 28
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Garrison/HQMarine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
Nickname(s)"Eyes of the MAGTF"
"MACS Deuce"
EngagementsWorld War II
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Commanders
Current
commander
Lieutenant Colonel Michael Pruden

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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