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 Lance Cpl. William Branham, a powerline mechanic, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st...
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gary Harrison, right, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine...
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Colonel Yoshiji Aoyama, commanding officer of Transport Aviation Group, awards the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force...
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing flies over...
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William Swan, Deputy Commandant for Aviation, speaks to Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine...
March 14 to April 19, 2026, Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, validated its ability to project power and integrate with allied forces in the Indo-Pacific. The squadron achieved this milestone by completing a Marine Corps combat readiness evaluation during Korean Marine Exchange Program 26.1.
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The month of April hosts multiple military events; Month of the Military Child, Mental Health Awareness, and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month. On April 16 spanning into the morning of April 17, Marine Aircraft Group 12 hosted the “You Are Not Alone” 24-Hour Walk to raise awareness during SAAP month. The event was held on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.
Preparation is a pillar of the Marine Corps. Marines remain ready for any challenge that may arise, and they continue to anticipate future friction points. On 14 – 16 April, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) demonstrated an innovative evolution in airfield damage repair (ADR).
Communication strategy and operations (COMMSTRAT) Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) connected for a field training exercise (FTX) from April 6-10 focusing on increasing acumen and technical proficiency through a multitude of events.
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Garrett A. Sloan, a KC-130J fixed-wing aircraft loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal in recognition of his heroic actions and courage in a life-threatening situation while outside of duty.
Maj. Gustavo Terrazas has served the Marine Corps for 26 honorable years, and he took the opportunity to return to Okinawa, Japan to retire. From the inception of the Combat Fitness Test to the modern-day uniform, he has seen many of the Marine Corps’ changes and fought where his country needed him.