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Okinawa, Japan

Who We Are

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.

 

1st LAAD Change of Command Ceremony

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1st LAAD Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Marines with 1st Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing march on the colors during a...

 

A U.S. Navy Sailor attached to the Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) 6 USS John L. Canley watches a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey prepare to land during a deck landing qualification training on the ship as part of exercise Warrior Voyage, off the coast of the island of O'ahu, Hawaii, Oct. 10, 2024. Exercise Warrior Voyage is a group-level training event that evaluates the ESB as an afloat platform for intermediate-level aviation logistics and hot refueling options in support of the Aviation Combat Element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Moses S. Lopez Franco)

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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Ie Shima Training Facility Overview
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
July 31, 2020 | 0:55
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U.S Marines Corps Lieutenant Colonel Jim Pryor, Commanding Officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, gives his feedback of the recently finished construction on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, 31 July, 2020. The Ie Shima training facility was refurbished by MWSS-172 along with Navy Seabees, to include a resurfaced runway and vertical landing and takeoff pad, as well as road ways to support expeditionary and amphibious operations. 1st MAW is committed to readiness in the Indo-Pacific, and continues to train and operate as part of our commitment to providing a strong and capable force to our partners and allies, while adhering to implemented health protection measures.
Ie Shima Training Facility Overview
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
July 31, 2020 | 0:55
U.S Marines Corps Lieutenant Colonel Jim Pryor, Commanding Officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine...
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Kodiak Mace 25; In The Snows of Far-off Northern Lands
HMLA-169 supports 3rd Recon Bn. helocast training
MASS-2 Marines train with M240B machine guns during live fire range
MASS-2 Marines train with M240B machine guns during live fire range
HMLA-169 provides close-air support for 5th ANGLICO
U.S. Air Force F-16s conduct tactical training during Freedom Flag 25-1
U.S. Marines train in forward arming and refueling operations Freedom Flag 25-1 FARP Training
Republic of Korea, U.S. forces fly during Freedom Flag 25-1
U.S. Marine F-35Bs fly during exercise Freedom Flag 25-1

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 Sael G. Garcia assumed his post on 13 June 2025 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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