MAG-49 Marine earns group, wing-level awards Published Jan. 31, 2013 By Airman Sean M. Crowe Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST N.J. -- Marine Cpl. Vincent Watlington, Marine Aircraft Group 49 aviation operation specialist, was selected as the 2012 Marine of the Year at the group and wing level with his unit at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. He is responsible for managing his commanding officers flight records, reporting group-level-defense readiness, conducting Marine training and managing the unit's pay. Waltington, a Jersey City, N.J., native, is currently preparing to compete with six other Marines for the Marine Forces Reserve Marine of the Year. The winner will be announced Feb. 15, 2013.