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1st MAW Marines, JGSDF reinforce joint readiness during Resolute Dragon 25

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) train alongside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members with 1st Helicopter Brigade at a forward arming and refueling point during exercise Resolute Dragon 25 on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 11–21, 2025. 1st MAW Marines and JGSDF members demonstrated seamless teamwork and coordination strengthening bilateral readiness and reinforcing strategic partnerships between them during the exercise. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Edison Lobos) This reel contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed assets from Adobe Stock: Timid composed by Auburn Rose/stock.adobe.com

Sept. 21, 2025

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1st MAW Marines, JGSDF reinforce joint readiness during Resolute Dragon 25

Sept. 21, 2025 | 0:46

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1st MAW Marines, JGSDF reinforce joint readiness during Resolute Dragon 25

Sept. 21, 2025 | 0:46

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1st MAW Marines, JGSDF strengthen readiness during Resolute Dragon 25

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) train alongside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members with 1st Helicopter Brigade at a forward arming and refueling point during exercise Resolute Dragon 25 on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 11–21, 2025. 1st MAW Marines and JGSDF members demonstrated seamless teamwork and coordination strengthening bilateral readiness and reinforcing strategic partnerships between them during the exercise. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Edison Lobos) This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed assets from Adobe Stock: Steel and Fire composed by Thesieryj/stock.adobe.com Sport Rock Energy Drive composed by Thesieryj/stock.adobe.com Aggressive Momentum composed by Bubble/stock.adobe.com Timid composed by Auburn Rose/stock.adobe.com

Sept. 21, 2025

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1st MAW Marines, JGSDF strengthen readiness during Resolute Dragon 25

Sept. 21, 2025 | 3:21

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1st MAW Marines, JGSDF strengthen readiness during Resolute Dragon 25

Sept. 21, 2025 | 3:21

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MWSS-172 Marines refuel HMLA-169 aircraft

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing refuel aircraft from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 at a forward arming and refueling point on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, August 4-7, 2025. Marines trained as a cohesive team, relied on clear arm signals and synchronized efforts to safely and efficiently carry out aircraft refueling in a forward-deployed training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Edison Lobos) This reel contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed assets from Adobe Stock: Hard Metal Intro composed by TaigaSoundProd/stock.adobe.com

Aug. 4, 2025

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MWSS-172 Marines refuel HMLA-169 aircraft

Aug. 4, 2025 | 0:45

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MWSS-172 Marines refuel HMLA-169 aircraft

Aug. 4, 2025 | 0:45

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1st MAW, 3d MARDIV participate in Fuji Viper 25.3

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and 3rd Marine Division take part in the Fuji Viper 25.3 exercise at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, June 4-27, 2025. 1st MAW supported 4th Marine Regiment’s execution of Fuji Viper 25.3 by providing combat assault transport and aerial escort, aerial delivery operations, and simulated close air support. Fuji Viper is an annual training evolution that allows infantry units to maintain their lethality and proficiency in infantry and combined arms tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Catindig) This video contains a USMC licensed asset from Adobe Stock.

June 12, 2025

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1st MAW, 3d MARDIV participate in Fuji Viper 25.3

June 12, 2025 | 0:41

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1st MAW, 3d MARDIV participate in Fuji Viper 25.3

June 12, 2025 | 0:41

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1st MAW, 3d MARDIV participate in Fuji Viper 25.3

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and 3rd Marine Division take part in the Fuji Viper 25.3 exercise at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, June 4-27, 2025. 1st MAW supported 4th Marine Regiment’s execution of Fuji Viper 25.3 by providing combat assault transport and aerial escort, aerial delivery operations, and simulated close air support. Fuji Viper is an annual training evolution that allows infantry units to maintain their lethality and proficiency in infantry and combined arms tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Catindig) This video contains a USMC licensed asset from Adobe Stock.

June 6, 2025

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1st MAW, 3d MARDIV participate in Fuji Viper 25.3

June 6, 2025 | 2:51

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1st MAW, 3d MARDIV participate in Fuji Viper 25.3

June 6, 2025 | 2:51

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HMLA-169 supports 3rd Recon Bn. helocast training

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division conduct preflight checks at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and provide support during helocast training off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, May 14, 2025. The training was conducted to ensure both units are proficient in proper helocasting procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jeremiah Barksdale) This video contains a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock.

May 14, 2025

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HMLA-169 supports 3rd Recon Bn. helocast training

May 14, 2025 | 0:46

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HMLA-169 supports 3rd Recon Bn. helocast training

May 14, 2025 | 0:46

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HMLA-169 provides close-air support for 5th ANGLICO

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing engages targets off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, May 8, 2025. This training was conducted alongside 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company to simulate close air support for ground forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Thalia Rivera) This video contains a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock.

May 8, 2025

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HMLA-169 provides close-air support for 5th ANGLICO

May 8, 2025 | 0:37

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HMLA-169 provides close-air support for 5th ANGLICO

May 8, 2025 | 0:37

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*Interview* UH-1Y Huey Crew Chief discusses rapid deployment capabilities

U.S. Marine Sgt. Dominick Gorman, a UH-1Y Huey crew chief from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing's Unit Deployment Program, discusses the importance of rapid deployment operations as well as the advantages it offers the 1st Marine Air Wing and III Marine Expeditionary Force. Force, on Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 24, 2019. As the only forward-deployed MEF, III MEF is strategically postured to quickly and effectively respond to any crisis within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Sarah Taggett)

Oct. 25, 2019

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Interview UH-1Y Huey Crew Chief discusses rapid deployment capabilities

Oct. 25, 2019 | 2:09

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Interview UH-1Y Huey Crew Chief discusses rapid deployment capabilities

Oct. 25, 2019 | 2:09

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HMLA-169 Fly the Barn

Six AH-1Z Viper helicopters and six UH-1Y Huey helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 participate in a formation over Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. HMLA-169 successfully and safely launched 12 aircraft for a single flight as a display of appreciation for the hard work of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps video taken by Lance Cpl. Gerardo W. Cano)

Sept. 19, 2019

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HMLA-169 Fly the Barn

Sept. 19, 2019 | 1:14

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HMLA-169 Fly the Barn

Sept. 19, 2019 | 1:14

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1st MAW says farewell 'Vipers'

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, 6th month unit deployment program comes to an end. HMLA-169 will be returning back to their home unit in Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge)

Nov. 16, 2017

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1st MAW says farewell 'Vipers'

Nov. 16, 2017 | 0:35

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1st MAW says farewell 'Vipers'

Nov. 16, 2017 | 0:35

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1st Marine Aircraft Wing | Skilled, Smart, Strong

Fighting and winning our nation’s battles since July 7, 1941, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, 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 Pacific Command's area of responsibility, engagement operations in support of Marine Forces Pacific, overseas contingency operations, and other operations as directed. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

Nov. 8, 2017

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1st Marine Aircraft Wing | Skilled, Smart, Strong

Nov. 8, 2017 | 1:58

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1st Marine Aircraft Wing | Skilled, Smart, Strong

Nov. 8, 2017 | 1:58

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Northern Viper 2017 comes to an end

For the first time, more than 2,000 U.S. Marines joined with approximately 1,500 service members with the Japan Self-Defense Force to support the first iteration of Exercise Northern Viper 2017, at Misawa Air Base and the island of Hokkaido, Japan, August 10-28, 2017. Northern Viper, an annual joint contingency exercise, tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the JSDF and U.S. Marine Corps forces to work together across a variety of areas including peacekeeping operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. This exercise enhances and improves interoperability at the tactical level between the Marines and JSDF to keep the forces formidable and adaptive. NV17 showcases a highly-capable, forward-deployed U.S. military presence positioned with their Japanese partners to directly support the security of the Indo-Asia- Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

Aug. 26, 2017

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Northern Viper 2017 comes to an end

Aug. 26, 2017 | 1:30

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Northern Viper 2017 comes to an end

Aug. 26, 2017 | 1:30

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Marine visits battleground at which her grandfather fought serving as a Navajo Code Talker

Lance Cpl. Jeanette E. Fernando and other Marines in her squadron were given the opportunity to revisit the battlegrounds at which Fernando's grandfather, a Navajo Code Talker, fought during World War II, July 26, 2017 , at Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Japan. Fernando is an airframe mechanic assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, currently on a unit deployment program with 1st MAW based in Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

Aug. 2, 2017

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Marine visits battleground at which her grandfather fought serving as a Navajo Code Talker

Aug. 2, 2017 | 1:48

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Marine visits battleground at which her grandfather fought serving as a Navajo Code Talker

Aug. 2, 2017 | 1:48

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