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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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Red Devils train with JASDF at Nyutabaru
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Dec. 20, 2023 | 1:37
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U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 participated in the Nyutabaru Aviation Training Relocation (ATR) at Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7 to Dec. 21, 2023. The ATR program allows U.S. aviation units in the Indo-Pacific, such as VMFA-232 and Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, to train away from their home station to reduce local noise impacts while increasing operational readiness and interoperability. During this year’s ATR program at Nyutabaru Air Base, MAG-12 forces trained alongside the JASDF’s 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron to build upon each other’s tactics and reinforce their combined operational readiness through safe and realistic training.
Red Devils train with JASDF at Nyutabaru
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Dec. 20, 2023 | 1:37
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 participated in the Nyutabaru Aviation Training Relocation...
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Red Devils train with JASDF at Nyutabaru
VMFA-242 and VMFA-121 Partner Up at Misawa AFB
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey
The capture of Guadalcanal: 80th Anniversary
F/A-18 Hornets Fly With Harpoon Missiles
MAG-12 Harpoon Training Exercise
U.S. Marines conduct refueling exercises
An estimated 15,000 service members take part in Valiant Shield 2018
Working Together: Exercise Tanuki Bandit
Working Together: Exercise Tanuki Bandit
MACG-18 conducts MISTEX

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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