A name placard sits on the desk of U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Adam Dominguez, Motor Transport Operations Chief with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 10, 2026. Master Sgt. Dominguez reinforces a result driven approach to leadership, requiring Marines to demonstrate proficiency and fully understand mission requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kenneth Garcia) - A name placard sits on the desk of U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Adam Dominguez, Motor Transport Operations Chief with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 10, 2026. Master Sgt. Dominguez reinforces a result driven approach to leadership, requiring Marines to demonstrate proficiency and fully understand mission requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kenneth Garcia)
U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a group photo in front of a KC-130J during a deployment for training (DFT) at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, Feb. 16, 2026. The DFT accomplished unit level training objectives away from home station for both flight crew and maintenance and enhanced interoperability in a simulated contested environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien) - U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a group photo in front of a KC-130J during a deployment for training (DFT) at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, Feb. 16, 2026. The DFT accomplished unit level training objectives away from home station for both flight crew and maintenance and enhanced interoperability in a simulated contested environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien)
U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing discuss a scenario during a staff sergeant symposium hosted by Marine Air Control Group 18 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 13, 2026. Staff sergeants with 1st MAW gathered to receive professional development classes focused on strengthening leadership skills and reinforcing their roles as mentors to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Paz-Sosa) - U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing discuss a scenario during a staff sergeant symposium hosted by Marine Air Control Group 18 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 13, 2026. Staff sergeants with 1st MAW gathered to receive professional development classes focused on strengthening leadership skills and reinforcing their roles as mentors to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Paz-Sosa)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Antonio Sanchez, an expeditionary fuels technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a pressure test on fuel hoses during an Aviation Training Relocation program at Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, January 17, 2026 - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Antonio Sanchez, an expeditionary fuels technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a pressure test on fuel hoses during an Aviation Training Relocation program at Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, January 17, 2026. MWSS-171 enables expeditionary aviation operations by establishing forward arming and refueling points in austere environments across the Indo-Pacific. Sanchez is a native of Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Adams, sergeant major of III Marine Expeditionary Force, reads a promotion warrant to Master Sgt. Christopher McCullar during McCullar’s redesignation to first sergeant on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 9, 2026. McCullar was selected for a lateral move to first sergeant under the new E-8 transfer pilot initiative. McCullar will take over as the senior enlisted advisor for Communications Company, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah Barksdale) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Adams, sergeant major of III Marine Expeditionary Force, reads a promotion warrant to Master Sgt. Christopher McCullar during McCullar’s redesignation to first sergeant on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 9, 2026. McCullar was selected for a lateral move to first sergeant under the new E-8 transfer pilot initiative. McCullar will take over as the senior enlisted advisor for Communications Company, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah Barksdale)
1st MAW Commanding General and VMM-268 support Toys for Tots in Maui - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Marcus Annibale, commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st MAW, pose for a photo with local volunteers at Kahului Airport, Hawaii, Dec. 16, 2025. VMM‑268 transported toys and personnel to advance the Toys for Tots mission, delivering a message of joy and hope to children across Hawaii throughout the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chandler Evans)
U.S. Marines with 1st Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and civilian contractors pose for a photo at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 12, 2025. - U.S. Marines with 1st Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and civilian contractors pose for a photo at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 12, 2025. Program Executive Office Land Systems successfully fielded two Marine Air Defense Integrated Systems to 1st LAAD. The fielding of these systems marked a pivotal step in enhancing expeditionary defense capabilities within the Indo-Pacific region.
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cecilia Campbell, a combat videographer with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, takes a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. During participation in the Marine Corps Instillations Pacific hosted course, she received first place in the photo story and b-roll package portions. Campbell is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cecilia Campbell, a combat videographer with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, takes a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. During participation in the Marine Corps Instillations Pacific hosted course, she received first place in the photo story and b-roll package portions. Campbell is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sydney Smalls, an administrative clerk with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, gives a speech during her promotion ceremony Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 3, 2025. Meritorious promotion ceremonies are a significant achievement in a service member’s career and are a testament to their commitment, mastery of duties and skills, and leadership capabilities. Marines take on greater responsibilities as Non-Commissioned Officers after showing exemplary leadership skills. Smalls is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chloe Johnson) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sydney Smalls, an administrative clerk with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, gives a speech during her promotion ceremony Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 3, 2025. Meritorious promotion ceremonies are a significant achievement in a service member’s career and are a testament to their commitment, mastery of duties and skills, and leadership capabilities. Marines take on greater responsibilities as Non-Commissioned Officers after showing exemplary leadership skills. Smalls is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chloe Johnson)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in a formation run at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov 6. 2025. In celebration of the upcoming 250th Marine Corps Birthday, Marines and Sailors with MAG-24 ran 250 miles simultaneously with all 1st MAW units to strengthen unit cohesion and camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien) - U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in a formation run at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov 6. 2025. In celebration of the upcoming 250th Marine Corps Birthday, Marines and Sailors with MAG-24 ran 250 miles simultaneously with all 1st MAW units to strengthen unit cohesion and camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien)