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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)

VMGR-153 trains in Texas during exercise Bright Horizon

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.

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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 deliver holiday hope from skies above Hawaii

The roar of Marine Corps aircraft engines is a familiar sound across the Hawaiian Islands, often signaling rigorous training or rapid response. But this holiday season, that sound brought a different kind of cargo to the children of Hawaii: hope, delivered in the form of thousands of toys.

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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 fields MADIS to 1st LAAD

The U.S. Marine Corps took a major step forward with a state-of-the-art system designed for short-range detection, tracking and engagement of aerial threats. On Dec. 12, 2025, Program Executive Office Land Systems fielded two Marine Air Defense Integrated Systems (MADIS) to 1st Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW). The fielding of these systems marks a pivotal step in enhancing expeditionary defense capabilities within the Indo-Pacific region.

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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)

MAG-24 Marines Run 250 Miles for the Marine Corps Birthday

From Nov. 4–6, 2025, Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), conducted the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Run. The event commenced at 5:00 p.m., a time deliberately chosen to synchronize with fellow Marines stationed in Japan. The running of the Colors was a tribute to heritage and legacy across the Wing. For 250 miles, the Colors remained in motion, in three different locations, honoring the Corps’ unbroken spirit.

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A Naval Junior ROTC cadet of Kalaheo High School explores the cockpit of a KC-130J Super Hercules during a static display presentation at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Sept. 12, 2025. The visit gave the NJROTC cadets a comprehensive look at how a military aviation unit operates through the various roles and responsibilities from mechanical maintenance to flight operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Atherton) - A Naval Junior ROTC cadet of Kalaheo High School explores the cockpit of a KC-130J Super Hercules during a static display presentation at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Sept. 12, 2025. The visit gave the NJROTC cadets a comprehensive look at how a military aviation unit operates through the various roles and responsibilities from mechanical maintenance to flight operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Atherton)

JROTC tour

Students from Kalāheo High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) executed their annual Basic Cadet Training (BCT) camp at Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i (MCBH). The event immersed cadets in the core values, operations and culture of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Kalāheo NJROTC has a long history of partnering with MCBH to introduce first year cadets to U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps principles. As the official unit sponsor, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153, a subordinate squadron of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24, worked closely with MCBH to coordinate guided tours, static displays and military instruction over the span of two-days from Sept. 12, 2025, to Sept. 13, 2025. The BCT camp offers orientation training to new cadets while allowing senior cadets to showcase their operational planning and small unit leadership skills by supervising the cadet’s movements between stations. “MCBH Kāne‘ohe has been a tremendous partner over the years,” said retired Lt. Cmdr. Henry Van Oss, the program’s senior naval science instructor. “The support provided by MCBH is a key factor in successfully orienting our new first-year cadets to Navy JROTC and the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps team.” NJROTC is an elective program emphasizing self-discipline, character development and leadership. At Kalāheo High School, the program supports federally mandated goals as well as many Hawai‘i Content Performance Standards, including social studies, science and physical education. While participation does not require a military obligation, it provides numerous benefits for cadets interested in military careers. This year’s training began with guided tours of the Marine Corps Air Station air traffic control tower and radar room. Cadets then moved to the flight line to learn about Marine Corps aircraft and equipment, including the KC-130J Super Hercules and MV-22B Osprey. “I personally loved going into the Osprey,” said cadet Lacy Bitanga. “I’m thinking about cadets who have never been on a military base. They don’t know what it’s like to be in these types of positions, so I think it’s really cool how they can incorporate civilian life into military life.” In addition to the aircraft displays, cadets also learned about some of the engineering equipment used by Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, including a water filtration system, solar charging station and heavy equipment like the P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle. At each station, Marines engaged with cadets, explaining their occupational specialties, answering questions and offering insights into military life. After an event filled morning on the first day of training, cadets had lunch while Sgt. Maj. Christopher Rivera, sergeant major of MAG-24, spoke about physical and mental toughness, the ability to lead and his personal connection to the program. Many of the Cadets recognized Rivera because of his daughter, who recently graduated from the Kalāheo High School NJROTC program. “Seeing my daughter benefit directly from the NJROTC program makes this deeply personal,” Rivera explained. “She was a cadet in Kalāheo’s NJROTC and the exposure, discipline and mentorship she received laid the foundation for her transformation. Supporting and mentoring cadets is MAG-24’s way of creating that future, ensuring we leave it in capable hands.” The second day, Cadets gained hands-on experience with simulated marksmanship training before attending a military and career orientation and leadership training. At the conclusion of the training Cadets expressed their thoughts. “As a leader, events like this really help you build a relationship with your cadets,” said cadet Mia Krebbeks, who serves as the cadet’s command master chief. “You’re able to build memories with them, and I think that relationship is one of the most important parts of leadership.” Following this year’s BCT Camp, cadets can move forward with more confidence in their ability to lead others and overcome adversity. Through collaborative programs and opportunities MAG-24 and MCBH will continue supporting cadets in their journey to build resilience, embrace responsibility and answer the call of leadership.

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A U.S. Navy Sailor attached to the Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) 6 USS John L. Canley watches a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey prepare to land during a deck landing qualification training on the ship as part of exercise Warrior Voyage, off the coast of the island of O'ahu, Hawaii, Oct. 10, 2024. Exercise Warrior Voyage is a group-level training event that evaluates the ESB as an afloat platform for intermediate-level aviation logistics and hot refueling options in support of the Aviation Combat Element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Moses S. Lopez Franco) - A U.S. Navy Sailor attached to the Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) 6 USS John L. Canley watches a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey prepare to land during a deck landing qualification training on the ship as part of exercise Warrior Voyage, off the coast of the island of O'ahu, Hawaii, Oct. 10, 2024. Exercise Warrior Voyage is a group-level training event that evaluates the ESB as an afloat platform for intermediate-level aviation logistics and hot refueling options in support of the Aviation Combat Element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Moses S. Lopez Franco)

MALS-24 leads ESB evaluation during Warrior Voyage 2024

The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) set sail through the Pacific Ocean with the Hawaiian island chain visible on the horizon. From October 4 to 21, 2024, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing led exercise Warrior Voyage. This exercise aimed to

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Geoffrey Blumenfled, the commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, left, poses for a group photo after Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary demonstrated a fast-rope insertion to partner forces at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Waimanalo, Hawaii, as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024, July 2. Lt. Col. Blumenfled piloted the MV-22B Osprey while 15th MEU Marines demonstrated to partner forces the ability to conduct fast-rope insertions in austere locations. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise; RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Geoffrey Blumenfled, the commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, left, poses for a group photo after Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary demonstrated a fast-rope insertion to partner forces at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Waimanalo, Hawaii, as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024, July 2. Lt. Col. Blumenfled piloted the MV-22B Osprey while 15th MEU Marines demonstrated to partner forces the ability to conduct fast-rope insertions in austere locations. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise; RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

MAG-24's participation in RIMPAC 2024

From June 26, 2024, to August 2, 2024, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), played a critical support role in the 29th iteration of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the world's largest international maritime exercise.

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U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24,1st Marine Aircraft Wing, stage transport vehicles at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Apr. 15, 2024. The purpose of MALS-24's Displaced Warrior exercise is to demonstrate their ability to set up power mobile maintenance facilities, assist flight operations and deliver supply support in an austere environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor) - U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24,1st Marine Aircraft Wing, stage transport vehicles at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Apr. 15, 2024. The purpose of MALS-24's Displaced Warrior exercise is to demonstrate their ability to set up power mobile maintenance facilities, assist flight operations and deliver supply support in an austere environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor)

MALS-24 Displaced Warrior

From April 8th to May 10th, 2024, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 24, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24,1st Marine Aircraft Wing, executed a meticulously planned exercise, displacing a main body detachment of 59 U.S. Marines and equipment across Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The purpose of Displaced Warrior was to rehearse intermediate-level aviation logistics in austere conditions. An additional 48 Marines made up the second main body and rotated in to gain exposure to Mobile Maintenance Facilities (MMFs) without disrupting the ongoing flight operations at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

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U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing deliver buddy benches to Kainalu Elementary School, Kailua, Hawaii, April 1, 2024. MAG-24 Marines partnered with the school to construct and deliver six buddy benches that serve as a positive space for students to sit and make friends. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero) - U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing deliver buddy benches to Kainalu Elementary School, Kailua, Hawaii, April 1, 2024. MAG-24 Marines partnered with the school to construct and deliver six buddy benches that serve as a positive space for students to sit and make friends. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero)

MAG-24 Marines Partner with Kainalu Elementary to Build Kindness

KAILUA, Hawaii – To kick off the Month of the Military Child, U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 174, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, partnered with Kainalu Elementary School’s Transition Center to construct and deliver six “buddy benches” on Apr. 1, 2024.

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U.S. Navy RP3 Jordan Warren (2nd from the left) with Marine Aircraft Logistics Squadron 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, poses with teammates for a group photo at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Feb. 15, 2024. Warren was granted a temporary additional duty to join the All-Navy wrestling team and compete with the goal of representing the United States in the Olympics. (courtesy photo by RP3 Jordan Warren) - U.S. Navy RP3 Jordan Warren (2nd from the left) with Marine Aircraft Logistics Squadron 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, poses with teammates for a group photo at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Feb. 15, 2024. Warren was granted a temporary additional duty to join the All-Navy wrestling team and compete with the goal of representing the United States in the Olympics. (courtesy photo by RP3 Jordan Warren)

U.S. Navy Sailor Pursues Olympic Dream Through Wrestling

Edison, New Jersey native and U.S. Navy Religious Programs Specialist 3 (RP3) Jordan Warren, was recently provided an opportunity to leverage his passion and skill in professional wrestling. RP3 Warren serves as a chaplain’s assistant with Marine Aircraft Logistics Squadron 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. He is on a mission to achieve his childhood dream of competing at the Olympics.

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