Videos

DFT 20.1 provides realistic training to Marines with MWSS-171, where they hone their skills and remain mission ready while being forward-postured in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Cristian Bestul)

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 conducts hoist training with 1st Special Forces Group-Airborne, U.S. Army, off the coast of Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 5, 2019. This training was conducted to increase efficiency while conducting hoist and rescue missions over the open water. The ability to successfully rescue stranded individuals from the water with tiltrotor aircraft provides additional life-saving response options, strengthens readiness and increases joint interoperability between 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and 1st Special Force Group-Airborne. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Ryan Persinger)

Marines and families with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18 participate in a change of command ceremony at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, June 21, 2019. 1st MAW operates throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility, supporting numerous operations, exercises and humanitarian aid missions. The change of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from Lt. Col. Thomas E. Richards to the incoming commanding officer Lt. Col. Kwabena M. Gyimah. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Ryan Persinger)