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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.

 

Ishigaki Memorial Ceremony 80th anniversary

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Ishigaki Memorial Ceremony 80th anniversary

U.S. Marines and Sailors pose for a photo with the Shikana family during the 80th Ishigaki Memorial Ceremony on Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, April 15,...

 

1st MAW News

The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) set sail through the

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From June 26, 2024, to August 2, 2024, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), played a critical support role in the 29th iteration of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the world's largest international maritime exercise.

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Major General Eric E. Austin relinquished command of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing to Major General Marcus B. Annibale, July 12, 2024, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan.

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Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3, achieved a significant operational milestone with the successful execution of a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Launch and Recovery (SLR) flight with the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Unmanned Expeditionary (MUX) Medium-Altitude, Long-Endurance (MALE) MQ-9A Aircraft System on June 20, 2024. This marks the first-ever employment of an all-Marine Corps certified team of active-duty aviators conducting an SLR mission with a Marine Corps aircraft at a Marine Corps Air Station.

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From April 8th to May 10th, 2024, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 24, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24,1st Marine Aircraft Wing, executed a meticulously planned exercise, displacing a main body detachment of 59 U.S. Marines and equipment across Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The purpose of Displaced Warrior was to rehearse intermediate-level aviation logistics in austere conditions. An additional 48 Marines made up the second main body and rotated in to gain exposure to Mobile Maintenance Facilities (MMFs) without disrupting the ongoing flight operations at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

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The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) set sail through the Pacific Ocean with the Hawaiian island chain visible on the horizon. From October 4 to 21, 2024, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing led exercise Warrior Voyage. This exercise aimed to evaluate the ESB’s role in supporting intermediate-level (I-level) aviation logistics (AVLOG) and executing rapid refueling operations, both critical for maintaining the readiness of the Aviation Combat Element in the Indo-Pacific region.The John L. Canley is a versatile mobile platform capable of supporting a wide range of military operations. These ships are built to commercial standards while

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Resolute Dragon 23 FTX | MAG-12’s Sentinels, Marauders and Green Knights conduct spoke operations
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Oct. 27, 2023 | 1:49
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U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, all with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct spoke operations during the field training exercise portion of Resolute Dragon 23 at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 9 - 27, 2023. RD 23 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and allied Japan Self-Defense Force personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Rodriguez)
Resolute Dragon 23 FTX | MAG-12’s Sentinels, Marauders and Green Knights conduct spoke operations
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Oct. 27, 2023 | 1:49
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, and Marine Aviation Logistics...
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MWSS-171 Unit-Level Training in Camp Fuji
U.S. Marines With MAG-12 Conduct FARP Operations
U.S. Forces work together to perform ADR
DFT-20.1
The Gunny: A Glimpse Through The Eyes Of A Leader
U.S. Marines conduct refueling exercises
U.S. Marines conduct refueling exercises
MWSS 171 participate in exercise Kamoshika Wrath 18-2
Outlaw Wrath 24
MWSS-171 engineers fire machine guns during Outlaw Wrath 24

Leaders

Portrait of Commanding General
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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Portrait of Assistant Wing Commander
Assistant Wing Commander
1st Marine Aircraft Wing

Brigadier General Douglas C. Sanders assumed duties as the Assistant Wing Commander of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in May 2025.

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Portrait of Sergeant Major
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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Portrait of Command Master Chief
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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