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VMFA-214 and MWCS-18 collaborate with 3d MARDIV JTAC in CAS training

Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 18, MAG-12, 1st MAW, and Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division, conduct various training with F-35B Lighting II aircraft during a deployment for training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 16 - 25, 2025. MWCS-18, a communications squadron from Camp Foster, Okinawa, and VMFA-214, an F-35B squadron from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, deployed to augment MAG-12, 1st MAW, under the Unit Deployment Program, which provides U.S.-based units with operational experience in the Indo-Pacific. VMFA-214 and MWCS-18 conducted joint exercises that integrated the expertise of joint tactical air controllers at Draughon Range, Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Colin Thibault)

June 24, 2025

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VMFA-214 and MWCS-18 collaborate with 3d MARDIV JTAC in CAS training

June 24, 2025 | 2:15

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VMFA-214 and MWCS-18 collaborate with 3d MARDIV JTAC in CAS training

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MACG-18 conducts MISTEX

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Alejandro Hernandezcandelario, an air control support officer with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, explains the capabilities of the Multifunction Air Operations Center during Marine Air Command and Control System Integrated Simulated Training Exercise (MISTEX) 24 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 18, 2024. MISTEX provides Marine Air Control Group 18 with a simulated training environment to refine MAOC tactics, techniques, and procedures and integrate air traffic control across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Thalia Rivera)

Sept. 18, 2024

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MACG-18 conducts MISTEX

Sept. 18, 2024 | 1:32

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MACG-18 conducts MISTEX

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Working Together: Exercise Tanuki Bandit

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Iwakuni, Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, and 3rd Marine Logistics Group, worked alongside airmen with 9th Civil Engineer Squadron, 9th Mission Support Group, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron, 99th Mission Support Group, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, 316th Mission Support Group, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron, 355th Mission Support Group, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, and 35th Mission Support Group, to participate in Exercise Tanuki Bandit at Draughon Range, Aomori, Japan, June 24-28, 2024. Tanuki Bandit promotes readiness for Explosive Ordnance Disposal members in the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force by training them as integrated teams for a variety of scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Isabella R. Mancini)

June 28, 2024

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Working Together: Exercise Tanuki Bandit

June 28, 2024 | 1:30

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Working Together: Exercise Tanuki Bandit

June 28, 2024 | 1:30

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Working Together: Exercise Tanuki Bandit

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Iwakuni, Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, and 3rd Marine Logistics Group, worked alongside airmen with 9th Civil Engineer Squadron, 9th Mission Support Group, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron, 99th Mission Support Group, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, 316th Mission Support Group, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron, 355th Mission Support Group, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, and 35th Mission Support Group, to participate in Exercise Tanuki Bandit at Draughon Range, Aomori, Japan, June 24-28, 2024. Tanuki Bandit promotes readiness for Explosive Ordnance Disposal members in the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force by training them as integrated teams for a variety of scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Isabella R. Mancini)

June 28, 2024

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Working Together: Exercise Tanuki Bandit

June 28, 2024 | 0:29

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Working Together: Exercise Tanuki Bandit

June 28, 2024 | 0:29

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Red Devils train with JASDF at Nyutabaru

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 participated in the Nyutabaru Aviation Training Relocation (ATR) at Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7 to Dec. 21, 2023. The ATR program allows U.S. aviation units in the Indo-Pacific, such as VMFA-232 and Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, to train away from their home station to reduce local noise impacts while increasing operational readiness and interoperability. During this year’s ATR program at Nyutabaru Air Base, MAG-12 forces trained alongside the JASDF’s 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron to build upon each other’s tactics and reinforce their combined operational readiness through safe and realistic training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jose Angeles)

Dec. 20, 2023

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Red Devils train with JASDF at Nyutabaru

Dec. 20, 2023 | 1:37

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Red Devils train with JASDF at Nyutabaru

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VMFA-242 and VMFA-121 Partner Up at Misawa AFB

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 conduct maintenance on F-35B Lightning II aircraft with VMFA-242 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 13, 2023. Based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, squadrons of Marine Aircraft Group 12 operate throughout the Indo-Pacific region to improve squadron readiness and exercise joint capabilities with the U.S. Air Force and allied powers. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Isabella R. Mancini)

Sept. 13, 2023

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VMFA-242 and VMFA-121 Partner Up at Misawa AFB

Sept. 13, 2023 | 1:00

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VMFA-242 and VMFA-121 Partner Up at Misawa AFB

Sept. 13, 2023 | 1:00

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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 turboprop airplane and the maneuverability of a helicopter. It has been critical to 1st Marine Aircraft Wing’s mission of transporting troops, equipment, and supplies, from ships and land bases for combat assault and assault support missions.

Dec. 1, 2022

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U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey

Dec. 1, 2022 | 1:59

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U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey

Dec. 1, 2022 | 1:59

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The capture of Guadalcanal: 80th Anniversary

U.S. Marine Corps, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Chief of Staff, Col. Jeremy Beaven reflects on the origin of the callsign "Cactus" at Marine Corps Base Butler, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 3, 2022. The capture of Guadalcanal marked the turning point of the war in the Pacific. The importance of aviation to Marine tactics was graphically demonstrated at Guadalcanal where one of the first objectives of the assault was a partially completed Japanese airfield, later renamed Henderson Field. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Branden J. Bourque and Cpl. Dalton J. Payne)

Aug. 3, 2022

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The capture of Guadalcanal: 80th Anniversary

Aug. 3, 2022 | 1:31

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The capture of Guadalcanal: 80th Anniversary

Aug. 3, 2022 | 1:31

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MAG-12 Harpoon Training Exercise

U.S. Marines conduct a loading exercise of AGM-84D Harpoon missiles aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, April 28, 2020. During the exercise, Marine Aircraft Group 12 squadrons focused on naval missions and simulated anti-ship long range fires in order to enhance the Marine Corps' ability to effect sea control and denial in the Indo-Pacific, in-line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Katie Markwald)

April 28, 2020

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MAG-12 Harpoon Training Exercise

April 28, 2020 | 0:45

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MAG-12 Harpoon Training Exercise

April 28, 2020 | 0:45

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F/A-18 Hornets Fly With Harpoon Missiles

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12 participate in the Harpoon training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Apr. 28, 2020. MAG-12 focused on naval missions and simulated anti-ship long range fires in order to enhance the Marine Corps’ ability to effect sea control and denial in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jackson Ricker and Pfc. Katie Markwald)

April 28, 2020

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F/A-18 Hornets Fly With Harpoon Missiles

April 28, 2020 | 1:27

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F/A-18 Hornets Fly With Harpoon Missiles

April 28, 2020 | 1:27

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U.S. Marines conduct refueling exercises

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 establish a forward arming and refueling point in support of U.S. Army pilots-in-training during exercise Orient Shield in Kumomoto, Japan, Sep. 16,2019. Orient Shield is an annual joint force training exercise involving the U.S. Army and MWSS 171 where they perform re-fueling and landing aircraft training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kevin Alarcon)

April 19, 2019

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U.S. Marines conduct refueling exercises

April 19, 2019 | 1:31

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U.S. Marines conduct refueling exercises

April 19, 2019 | 1:31

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An estimated 15,000 service members take part in Valiant Shield 2018

U.S. military members gather in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands for exercise Valiant Shield 2018. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only exercise with a focus of integration of joint training among U.S. forces. This training enables real world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by Cpl. Austin Weck)

Sept. 12, 2018

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An estimated 15,000 service members take part in Valiant Shield 2018

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An estimated 15,000 service members take part in Valiant Shield 2018

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