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)