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1st Marine Aircraft Wing, as the Aviation Combat Element of III Marine Expeditionary Force, provides combat ready, task organized forces capable of conducting aviation operations across all six functions of Marine Aviation in naval and expeditionary environments, and commands and controls aviation forces through the Tactical Air Command Center in order to contribute to the accomplishment of our Nation's security objectives as required by standing operational plans in the USINDOPACOM AOR, engagement operations in support of Marine Forces Pacific, overseas contingency operations, and other operations as directed.

 

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MWSS-172 explosive ordnance disposal technicians test HIMARS missile functionality

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing...

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Keen Sword 25 | Marines practice expeditionary capabilities at Tinian

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine...

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Keen Sword 25 | Japanese, U.S. aircraft refuel and take off from Nyutabaru, Japan

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Garcia, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine...

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U.S. Marines check emergency gear for Exercise Freedom Flag

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Blake, an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12,...

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VMM-265, 1-1 ADA transport Patriot missiles aboard MV-22B Osprey

U.S. Army Soldiers with Battery C, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment and U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265,...

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Republic of Korea Rear Admiral visits U.S. Marines during exercise Freedom

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and Republic of Korea Navy Sailors,...

 

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KS 25 | Marines practice expeditionary capabilities across Japan
Nov. 1, 2024 | 0:32
U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in exercise Keen Sword 25 across the Indo-Pacific, Oct. 25 through Oct. 31, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jose Angeles)


The video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Future bass with synths waves by Keyframe Audio/stock.adobe.com

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in exercise Keen Sword 25 across the Indo-Pacific, Oct. 25 through Oct. 31, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jose Angeles)


The video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Future bass with synths waves by Keyframe Audio/stock.adobe.com

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KS 25 | Marines practice expeditionary capabilities across Japan

Nov. 1, 2024 | 0:32

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KS 25 | Marines practice expeditionary capabilities across Japan

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U.S. Marines, U.S. Air Force, Republic of Korea Air Force participate in Freedom Flag 24-1

Oct. 30, 2024 | 1:42

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U.S. Marines, U.S. Air Force, Republic of Korea Air Force participate in Freedom Flag 24-1

Oct. 30, 2024 | 1:42

CBRN Marines rehearse aircraft decontamination procedures during Kaioke Response

Oct. 2, 2024 | 2:02

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CBRN Marines rehearse aircraft decontamination procedures during Kaioke Response

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MWSS-171 engineers fire machine guns during Outlaw Wrath 24

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MWSS-171 engineers fire machine guns during Outlaw Wrath 24

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Outlaw Wrath 24

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HMLA-367 flies during Fuji Viper 24

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HMLA-367 flies during Fuji Viper 24

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U.S. Marines load up for training exercise

Sept. 24, 2024 | 1:16

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U.S. Marines load up for training exercise

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MACG-18 conducts MISTEX

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MACG-18 conducts MISTEX

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Five U.S. Marine squadrons train on actual mission sets | Exercise Evergreen 2024 (Short-Form)

Sept. 5, 2024 | 1:00

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Five U.S. Marine squadrons train on actual mission sets | Exercise Evergreen 2024 (Short-Form)

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VMU-3 Relief and Appointment Ceremony

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VMU-3 Relief and Appointment Ceremony

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Five U.S. Marine squadrons train on actual mission sets | Exercise Evergreen 2024

Aug. 29, 2024 | 2:47

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Five U.S. Marine squadrons train on actual mission sets | Exercise Evergreen 2024

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U.S. Marines Conduct Joint Flight Operations with the Republic of Korea Air Force at Suwon Air Base

Aug. 15, 2024 | 1:03

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U.S. Marines Conduct Joint Flight Operations with the Republic of Korea Air Force at Suwon Air Base

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VMGR-153 trains during flight operations in Washington

Aug. 14, 2024 | 1:59

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VMGR-153 trains during flight operations in Washington

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VMFA-225 Arrives at MCAS Iwakuni

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VMFA-225 Arrives at MCAS Iwakuni

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VMFA-242 in Resolute Dragon 24

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Leaders

Commanding General
1st Marine Aircraft Wing

Major General Marcus B. Annibale assumed the duties as the Commanding General of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in July 2024.

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Assistant Wing Commander
1st Marine Aircraft Wing

Brigadier General Kelvin Gallman assumed duties as the Assistant Wing Commander of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in July 2023.

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Sergeant Major
1st Marine Aircraft Wing

Sergeant Major Arebalo assumed his post on 1 July 2022 as the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Sergeant Major.

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Command Master Chief
1st Marine Aircraft Wing

Master Chief Jack D. Garza is currently assigned as Command Master Chief 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.

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