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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.

 

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VMFA-312 Arrive at Kadena Air Base in Support of Ryukyu Vice 23.1 (B-Roll)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, arrive at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. Ryukyu Vice is a joint,...

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MWSS-171 Conduct an M240B Machine Gun Live Fire Training (B-Roll)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, conduct an M240B machine gun live fire training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 3,...

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MWSS-171 Conduct Demolition Training (B-Roll)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, conduct demolition training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 4, 2022. MWSS-171 Marines...

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Stand-in Force Exercise: MWSS-172 Conducts FARP

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 172, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 and Sailors with Helicopter Maritime...

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U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey

The MV-22B Osprey is the Marine Corps’ medium-lift capable, tiltrotor, short take-off and landing aircraft. As such, it has the speed and range of a...

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Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 Change of Command

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 Change of Command

 

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MWSS-171 Conduct an M240B Machine Gun Live Fire Training (B-Roll)
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Dec. 3, 2022 | 2:49
MWSS-171 Conduct an M240B Machine Gun Live Fire Training (B-Roll)
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Leaders

1st MAW Commanding General Major General Eric E. Austin
Major General Eric E. Austin

Major General Eric Austin assumed the duties as the Commanding General of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in August 2022

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1st MAW Assistant Wing Commander Brigadier General George B. Rowell IV
Brigadier General George B. Rowell IV

Brigadier General Rowell received his commission after graduating with Honors from the United States Naval Academy in 1992.

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1st MAW Sergeant Major Arthur M. Arebalo Jr.
Sergeant Major Arthur M. Arebalo Jr.

A native of California, Sergeant Major Arebalo enlisted in the Marine Corps in March 1995 and attended recruit training at MCRD, San Diego. Upon completion of recruit training, he attended the School of Infantry and was assigned the MOS of 0331 Machine gunner. 

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1st MAW Command Master Chief (SW/AW/IW) Christopher B. King
Master Chief Christopher B. King

Command Master Chief King is a native of Nashville, Tennessee. In March 1994, he enlisted in the United States Navy Reserve and completed Basic Training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois. One year later he converted to active duty and attended Aviation Electricians Mate “A” School in Millington, Tennessee.

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