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.
U.S Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Eric Austin, commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), poses for a photo with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle...
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Airmen with the 51st Civil...
U.S. Marines compete in a tug of war event during the annual Engineer Games at Fort Hase Beach, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), March 13, 2024. The...
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Devon Sanberg, a fixed-wing aircraft crew chief with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, conducts preflight...
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine...
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 performs post-flight procedures at Kunsan Air Base, Republic...
SUWON, REPUBLIC OF KOREA—U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12 deployed from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, to Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, established command and control of aviation operations supporting exercise Warrior Shield 24 from Feb. 29 to March 22, 2024.
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KAILUA, Hawaii – To kick off the Month of the Military Child, U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 174, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, partnered with Kainalu Elementary School’s Transition Center to construct and deliver six “buddy benches” on Apr. 1, 2024.
Over 300 United States Marines assigned to 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) partook in Freedom Shield 24, an annual, bilateral exercise with U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines. Participants of the two nations studied operational plans during the ten-day exercise and refined tactical and operational best practices in support of the ROK’s defense.
On March 14, 2024, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Shane R. Gentry, an MQ-9A MUX/MALE pilot with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, was awarded the Marine Corps Aviation Association’s Alfred A. Cunningham award.
“While Marine jet fighters roared overhead on their death missions, a small group of First Marine Air Wing men dedicated a work of mercy.” This opening line of a 1952 Marine Corps Gazette article may have left many readers believing this statement paradoxical, even antithetical to the Marine Corps mission to fight and win under any circumstances. Yet, while the fury and violence of the Korean War raged around them, many Marines found themselves serving in a unique capacity: one focused on saving lives rather than taking them.
The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing has returned its MV-22s to flight status March 14, as the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has deemed the aircraft safe to fly based on a meticulous and data-driven approach prioritizing flight worthiness and safety.
Major General Eric Austin assumed the duties as the Commanding General of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in August 2022.
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Brigadier General Kelvin Gallman assumed duties as the Assistant Wing Commander of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in July 2023.
Sergeant Major Arebalo assumed his post on 1 July 2022 as the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Sergeant Major.
Master Chief Jack D. Garza is currently assigned as Command Master Chief 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.