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...
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 hosted members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), during a two-day long planning conference. The visit reinforces a long-standing alliance and friendship between the United States and Japan.
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Leadership rooted in both compassion and accountability has become the foundation of mission success for Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, where senior enlisted leaders emphasize initiative and performance over simple compliance.
From Jan. 29 to Feb. 17, fifty-nine Marines and two KC-130J aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153 deployed to Texas for exercise Bright Horizon. The Detachment for Training (DFT) had one clear purpose: strengthen combat readiness away from home station and prepare the squadron for full operational capability.
Leaders with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing connected for a Staff Sergeant Symposium from Jan. 13-16 to transform newly promoted staff sergeants and staff sergeant selects with lectures, discussions, and physical training.
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, traveled to Tinian to establish and operate a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) during an aviation training relocation program aimed at developing expeditionary aviation capabilities and ensuring security throughout the Indo-Pacific.
The Marine Corps has long been committed to retaining its talented individuals. The E-8 Redesignation Pilot Program serves to continue that commitment to retaining and growing talent. By allowing master sergeants to shift into the first sergeant role, the program allows the Marine Corps to leverage the leadership capabilities of seasoned Marines, aligning talent more efficiently with the Corps’ operational needs. First Sergeant Christopher J. McCullar exemplifies talent that the Marine Corps seeks to keep. His outstanding performance over nearly two decades has afforded him the chance to chase after something he’s wanted since his early days in the Marine Corps.