| Marine Observation Squadron 2 | |
|---|---|
 VMO-2 insignia | |
| Active | 1 Nov 1943 – 26 Aug 1946 [1]
15 Jun 1951 – 23 Mar 1971 30 Sep 1971 – 20 May 1993 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Observation |
| Role | Artillery spotting Aerial reconnaissance |
| Part of | N/A |
| Garrison/HQ | Inactive |
| Nickname(s) | Cherry Deuce The Angry Two |
| Tail Codes | VS (1st) UU (2nd) |
| Engagements | World War II Operation Desert Storm |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Multirole helicopter | OH-34D Huskie UH-1E Huey AH-1G Cobra |
| Reconnaissance | F4F Wildcat OY-1 Grasshopper OV-10 Bronco |
Marine Observation Squadron 2 (VMO-2) was an observation squadron of the United States Marine Corps which saw extensive action during World War II and the Vietnam War. They were based at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan and Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California and saw their final combat in support of Operation Desert Storm in 1991. The squadron was decommissioned on 23 May 1993.
- ^ Rottman 2002, pp. 448.