A Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 Marine bids farewell to his child Wednesday before departing for Afghanistan. The Marines, along with detachments from a variety of fields, are filling critical roles as 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) nears the halfway mark of its one-year deployment. 2nd MAW Marines take baton for Operation Enduring Freedom 130717-M-OT671-068

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