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RMP692C5–Sgt. Maj. James Porterfield, sergeant major of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Sgt. Maj. Patrick Kimble and two former 3rd MAW sergeants major stand at attention for pass in review during a post and relief ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 23. During the ceremony, Kimble relinquished his post to Porterfield. Marines and Sailors of 3rd MAW participated in the ceremony, along with a performance from the 3rd MAW Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)
RM2CGBRDW–U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band operate an M240B machine gun at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 4, 2020. 3rd MAW continues to provide realistic training with real-world applications in preparation for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)
RME0N57Y–Cocos fire destroys homes and personal property in San Marcos, Calif., May 15, 2014. 3rd MAW partnered with the Calif. Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to conduct aerial firefighting against several wildfires ablaze in San Diego County.
RM2GH1RE3–A KC-130 'Hercules' with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352/152, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), lands at Camp Bastion's air field May 15. The Hercules squadron is based at Kandahar Air Field one province over, but spends the majority of its time supporting 3rd MAW (Fwd) and Regional Command (Southwest) with missions across Southern Afghanistan.
RM2M5B0A7–A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom with Marine Attack Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), flies off the coast of San Clemente Island, California, Feb. 17, 2022. Winter Fury 22 provides the Marines of 3rd MAW with realistic, relevant training opportunities necessary to respond to any crisis across the globe and win decisively in a highly contested, maritime conflict.
RMDGWDC2–First Lady of the Marine Corps, Bonnie Amos, shares experiences with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing spouses aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 18. Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general, and his wife, Cindy Busby, hosted a luncheo
RM2JDYCBT–June 5, 2022 - Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, United States - U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare their F/A-18C Hornets to deploy to Poland from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 6, 2022. VMFA-323 is deployed to Poland to provide defensive counter-air support to our NATO allies and partners. 3rd MAW remains prepared to uphold the principles of democracy, territorial integrity, sovereignty and respect for the international rules-based order. (Credit Image: © U.S. Marines/ZUMA Pre
RMMN2ENB–Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar's softball team and San Diego Padres Alumni shake hands prior to playing a softball game on MCAS Miramar, Calif. May 10, May 10, 2018. The Padres Alumni came to demonstrate their support for the military with spirited competition and to thank service members of MCAS Miramar for their service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Auvert/Released). ()
RM2DDEBBJ–NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - President Donald Trump arrived at MCAS Miramar Tuesday morning, March 13, 2018 on board Air Force One, then quickly boarded Marine One for the short flight to the U.S. Mexico border, where he will tour the prototype border walls. Before departing Trump met with Col. Jason Woodworth Commanding officer MCAS Miramar, Sgt Maj. Michael Walton, Col Michael Borgschulte (Asst Wing Commander, 3rd MAW) and Sgt.Maj james Porterfield. Photo by Nelvin C. Cepeda/San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS/ABACPARESS.COM
RM2B14R4M–U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), unload gear from a CH-53E Super Stallion on the runway at Airport in the Sky on Catalina Island, California, Jan. 9, 2019. The partnership between the Marine Corps and the Catalina Island Conservancy provides a unique opportunity to conduct applicable training while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)
RF2D4R2TW–U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division provide security for UH-1Y Venoms with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at a landing zone during Exercise Venom Storm on San Clemente Island, Calif., Jan. 15, 2020. Exercise Venom Storm demonstrated the Venom’s versatility in providing lethal options, whether operating from the sea or land. It’s ability to rapidly deploy from ship-to-shore, support ground forces with its own organic fire support and be armed and refueled at temporary sites is unmatched. The
RMGNMWRT–A USMC Bell V-22 Osprey of VMM-161 of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in flight at Hillsboro, Oregon
RM2HP75MG–Aerial view of the Force Logistics Support Group, 3d MAF, and 3d MAW Headquarters taken from the south of DaNang looking north - September 1965 - PD Photo Courtesy of USMC
RMMCBKXF–Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stand in color guard formation during the VMGR-352 75th anniversary at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 30. The squadron held a battle color ceremony, which consisted of a reading of the unit’s citations and awards, a color guard, a performance by the 3rd MAW band and a ceremonial formation flight.
RMM423HR–Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) commanding general, visits the 3rd MAW display at WEST 2018 in San Diego, Feb. 8. WEST 2018 allows innovators, industry leaders and the military the opportunity to network, learn and work together with the goal of meeting and overcoming challenges facing today's Sea Services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel/Released)
RM2CGBRCN–U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band operate an M240B machine gun at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 4, 2020. 3rd MAW continues to provide realistic training with real-world applications in preparation for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)
RM2J8D4WY–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft, attached to the Flying Lethernecks of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, is signaled to launch from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, February 6, 2022 operating on the Pacific Ocean.
RM2GH1RTA–A CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), inserts a team of geologists working for The Task Force for Business and Stability Operations at helicopter landing zone Barton in support of Operation Centrum, Aug. 16. Sixteen Marines and one Navy corpsman from the 1st Marine Division (Fwd)'s Personal Security Detachment escorted the six geologists as they excavated rock samples from the area in search of rare valuable earth elements and industrial minerals. The 3rd MAW (Fwd)'s support allowed the geologists to remove about 200 pounds of sa
RM2M5B09X–A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom with Marine Attack Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), flies off the coast of San Clemente Island, California, Feb. 17, 2022. Winter Fury 22 provides the Marines of 3rd MAW with realistic, relevant training opportunities necessary to respond to any crisis across the globe and win decisively in a highly contested, maritime conflict.
RMDGWDCK–First Lady of the Marine Corps, Bonnie Amos, center, stands with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing spouses aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 18. Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general, and his wife, Cindy Busby, hosted a luncheon at
RM2HX44G0–San Clemente Island, California, USA. 17th Feb, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Attack Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), hovers near a Range Support Craft during a Helicopter Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure training exercise off the coast of San Clemente Island, California, Feb. 17, 2022. Winter Fury 22 provides the Marines of 3rd MAW with realistic, relevant training opportunities necessary to respond to any crisis across the globe and win decisively in a highly contested, maritime conflict. (Credit Im
RM2DDEBDB–NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - President Donald Trump arrived at MCAS Miramar Tuesday morning, March 13, 2018 on board Air Force One, then quickly boarded Marine One for the short flight to the U.S. Mexico border, where he will tour the prototype border walls. Before departing Trump met with Col. Jason Woodworth Commanding officer MCAS Miramar, Sgt Maj. Michael Walton, Col Michael Borgschulte (Asst Wing Commander, 3rd MAW) and Sgt.Maj james Porterfield. Photo by Nelvin C. Cepeda/San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS/ABACPARESS.COM
RM2B14K8C–Three U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules tanker aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a ceremonial formation flight for the VMGR-352 75th anniversary at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 30, 2018. The squadron held a battle color ceremony, which consisted of a reading of the unit’s citations and awards, a color guard, performance by the 3rd MAW band and a ceremonial formation flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire)
RF2ARM29T–U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division provide security for UH-1Y Venoms with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at a landing zone during Exercise Venom Storm on San Clemente Island, Calif., Jan. 15, 2020. Exercise Venom Storm demonstrated the Venom’s versatility in providing lethal options, whether operating from the sea or land. It’s ability to rapidly deploy from ship-to-shore, support ground forces with its own organic fire support and be armed and refueled at temporary sites is unmatched. The
RMGNMWT1–A USMC Bell V-22 Osprey of VMM-161 of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in flight at Hillsboro, Oregon
RMMCBKX7–Sgt. Maj. Mario A. Castaneda with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives the invocation during the VMGR-352 75th anniversary at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 30. The squadron held a battle color ceremony, which consisted of a reading of the unit’s citations and awards, a color guard, a performance by the 3rd MAW band and a ceremonial formation flight.
RMM423HN–Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) commanding general, visits the 3rd MAW display at WEST 2018 in San Diego, Feb. 8. WEST 2018 allows innovators, industry leaders and the military the opportunity to network, learn and work together with the goal of meeting and overcoming challenges facing today's Sea Services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel/Released)
RM2CGBRCW–A U.S. Marine with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band operates a Mark 19 40 mm grenade machine gun at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 4, 2020. 3rd MAW continues to provide realistic training with real-world applications in preparation for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)
RM2J8D4WD–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft, attached to the Flying Lethernecks of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, performs a vertical landing on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, February 6, 2022 operating on the Pacific Ocean.
RM2GH1RGM–A banner from families of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), the 'Gunfighters,' hangs prominently near a main walkway in the squadron's workspaces on the flight line here.
RM2M5B09Y–U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Attack Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), hovers near a Range Support Craft during a Helicopter Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure training exercise off the coast of San Clemente Island, California, Feb. 17, 2022. Winter Fury 22 provides the Marines of 3rd MAW with realistic, relevant training opportunities necessary to respond to any crisis across the globe and win decisively in a highly contested, maritime conflict.
RMDGWDDF–First Lady of the Marine Corps, Bonnie Amos, delivers a speech thanking 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing spouses aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 18. Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general, and his wife, Cindy Busby, hosted a lunc
RM2M23Y07–Camp Pendleton, California, USA. 3rd Dec, 2022. A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepares to take off from a forward arming and refueling point during exercise Steel Knight 23 on Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, California, December. 3, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
RM2B14FGM–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gregory Ybarra, a UH-1Y crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, provides cover fire for Marines from 3rd Marine Regiment during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) training mission as part of Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-17 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 17, 2017. ITX is a combined-arms training exercise enabling Marines across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing to operate as an aviation combat element integrated with ground and logistics combat elements as a Marine air-ground task force.
RF2D4RB22–U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, under the Unit Deployment Program, and Soldiers with 8th Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, conduct an insert via MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, during part of a comprehensive force on force event at Forest Light Middle Army in Aibano Training Area, Shiga, Japan, Dec. 10, 2019. Forest Light Middle Army is an annual training exercise that is designed to enhance the collective defense capabilities of the United States and Japan Alliance
RMGN3P8M–A USMC Bell V-22 Osprey of VMM-161 of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in flight at Hillsboro, Oregon
RMMCBKX4–Sgt. Caleb I. Otoki, a mechanic with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks with visitors during the VMGR-352 75th anniversary at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 30. The squadron held a battle color ceremony, which consisted of a reading of the unit’s citations and awards, a color guard, a performance by the 3rd MAW band and a ceremonial formation flight.
RM2KFHKJ6–U.S. Marines unload an MQ-9A Reaper with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 (VMU-1), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, in preparation for the air show at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 16, 2022. This demonstrated the ability for 3rd MAW to self-deploy the MQ-9A over long distances to advanced bases.
RM2CGBRD6–A U.S. Marine with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band operates a Mark 19 40 mm grenade machine gun at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 4, 2020. 3rd MAW continues to provide realistic training with real-world applications in preparation for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)
RM2J8D4X0–U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswains Mate 1st Class Fidel Colin signals a Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft, attached to the Flying Lethernecks of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, to launch from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, February 2, 2022 operating on the Pacific Ocean.
RM2H9MRR5–USMC UH-1Y Venom helicopter approaches the LZ during a MAGTF demonstration at MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California.
RM2GH1RBR–Consumable management division Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), work outside their warehouse to unload supplies. The Marines work 12-hour shifts, and often receive and deliver more 1,000 items each day.
RM2M5ANKJ–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William Ton, a crew chief assigned to Marine Attack Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fires a GAU-17 minigun during a live fire range on a UH-1Y Venom at San Clemente Island, California, Feb. 16, 2022. Winter Fury 22 provides the Marines of 3rd MAW with realistic, relevant training opportunities necessary to respond to any crisis across the globe and win decisively in a highly contested, maritime conflict.
RMCF304A–Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) await to march on the colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Feb. 29. 3rd MAW (Fwd) relieved 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) after its year-long deployment supporting combat operations in Helmand province.
RM2HWAF90–San Clemente Island, USA. 16th Feb, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William Ton, a crew chief assigned to Marine Attack Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fires a GAU-17 minigun during a live fire range on a UH-1Y Venom at San Clemente Island, California, Feb. 16, 2022. Winter Fury 22 provides the Marines of 3rd MAW with realistic, relevant training opportunities necessary to respond to any crisis across the globe and win decisively in a highly contested, maritime conflict. (Credit Image: © U.S. Army/ZUMA Press Wire Serv
RM2B14GM4–U.S. Marine Corps crew chief unloads flight gear from a UH-1Y Venom at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 15, 2017. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 provided Lt. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, deputy commandant of plans, policies and operations, a flight around the Okinawa Prefecture to assess the service quality of the Marine Corps chowhalls. The “gunfighters’” readiness to act upon a moment’s notice is crucial to maintaining a stronger, more capable forward deployed force in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. HMLA-369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is currently forward
RF2ARM30J–U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, under the Unit Deployment Program, and Soldiers with 8th Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, conduct an insert via MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, during part of a comprehensive force on force event at Forest Light Middle Army in Aibano Training Area, Shiga, Japan, Dec. 10, 2019. Forest Light Middle Army is an annual training exercise that is designed to enhance the collective defense capabilities of the United States and Japan Alliance
RMGNMWT9–A USMC Bell V-22 Osprey of VMM-161 of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in flight at Hillsboro, Oregon
RMMCBKXK–The current and former commanding officers of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, salute the flag during the pass in review at the VMGR-352 75th anniversary at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 30. The squadron held a battle color ceremony, which consisted of a reading of the unit’s citations and awards, a color guard, a performance by the 3rd MAW band and a ceremonial formation flight.
RM2NW9MA0–U.S. Navy Capt. William Nguyen, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) surgeon, prepares to swing a golf club during the 3rd MAW Commanding General’s golf tournament on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 20, 2023. The golf tournament was open to all ranks to encourage unit cohesion, esprit de corps and camaraderie.
RMP757JC–Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, the commanding general for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to take off in an F/A-18C Hornet during his final flight on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., July 02. Maj. Gen Wise flew for the last time as the commanding general of 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)
RM2J8D4X3–U.S. Navy flight deck crews watch as a Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft, attached to the Flying Lethernecks of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, performs a vertical landing on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, February 2, 2022 operating on the Pacific Ocean.
RM2H9MRNC–USMC UH-1Y Venom helicopter approaches the LZ during a MAGTF demonstration at MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California.
RM2GH1RK1–Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), stand with an MV-22B Osprey on the flightline here during a group photo taken shortly after they took over the Osprey mission in Afghanistan in July.
RM2M5ABPY–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William Ton, a crew chief assigned to Marine Attack Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), organizes the equipment on a UH-1Y Venom during a pre-flight inspection at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2022. Winter Fury 22 provides the Marines of 3rd MAW with realistic, relevant training opportunities necessary to respond to any crisis across the globe and win decisively in a highly contested, maritime conflict.
RMCF303F–Brig. Gen. Gregg Sturdevant, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), and Sgt. Maj. Rodolfo Arrieta, the sergeant major of 3rd MAW (Fwd), uncase the organizational colors for the wing during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Feb. 29.
RM2JDYTM0–Camp Pendleton, California, USA. 25th May, 2022. U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, carry the colors during a change of command ceremony where Lt. Col. Richard Marshall, the outgoing commanding officer of MWSS-372, transferred command of the squadron to Lt. Col. Kristofer Skidmore, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 25, 2022. Marshall is a native of Cleveland, and Skidmore is a native of Lake Ridge, Virginia. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
RM2B14DAB–A Republic of Korea reconnaissance Marine dives off a CH-53E Super Stallion at the Sattahip district in the Chonburi province, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 12, 2018. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 ‘Wolfpack’ supported helocast training with the U.S., Thai, and ROK Marine Corps reconnaissance teams. The CH-53E Super Stallion is assigned to HMH-466, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, currently forward deployed under the unit deployment program with MAG-36, 1st MAW, based out of Okinawa, Japan. Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand
RMGNMWT2–A USMC Bell V-22 Osprey of VMM-161 of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in flight at Hillsboro, Oregon
RMMCBKXM–Five KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a ceremonial flight formation during the VMGR-352 75th anniversary at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 30. The squadron held a battle color ceremony, which consisted of a reading of the unit’s citations and awards, a color guard, a performance by the 3rd MAW band and a ceremonial formation flight.
RM2GKTEGW–U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives remarks during the Summer Fury 21 rehearsal of concept brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 29, 2021. Summer Fury is an exercise that allows 3rd MAW to support I Marine Expeditionary Force in a maritime campaign.
RMP757JG–Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, the commanding general for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is sprayed with water to celebrate his return from his final flight in an F/A-18C Hornet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., July 02. Maj. Gen. Wise flew for the last time as the commanding general of 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)
RM2J8D52E–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft, attached to the Flying Lethernecks of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, launches from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, February 5, 2022 underway on the Pacific Ocean.
RM2H9MRPN–USMC UH-1Y Venom helicopter approaches the LZ during a MAGTF demonstration at MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California.
RM2GH1RCJ–Consumable management division Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), work outside their warehouse to unload a truck loaded with supplies. The Marines work 12-hour shifts, and often receive and deliver more 1,000 items each day.
RM2M5ABPG–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Wyatt Stark, a crew chief assigned to Marine Attack Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), untightens a panel on a UH-1Y Venom during a pre-flight inspection at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2022. Winter Fury 22 provides the Marines of 3rd MAW with realistic, relevant training opportunities necessary to respond to any crisis across the globe and win decisively in a highly contested, maritime conflict.
RMCF304E–Brig. Gen. Gregg Sturdevant, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), and Sgt. Maj. Rodolfo Arrieta, the sergeant major of 3rd MAW (Fwd) prepare to uncase the organizational colors for the wing during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Feb. 29.
RM2JTH4CP–San Diego, California, USA. 12th Aug, 2022. A U.S. Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing embraces his spouse upon return from deployment aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, August. 11, 2022. The historic deployment marked the first U.S. Marine Corps F-35C squadron deployed aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, further assuring 3rd MAW's commitment to providing fixed wing fighter aircraft for deployment as part of U.S. Navy carrier air wings, deploying regularly across the Indo-Pacific region. (Credi
RM2B14EG6–A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) fires two training missiles over ranges in Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 28, 2017. The squadron conducted aerial live-fire training in Okinawa, which is crucial to maintaining a stronger, more capable, forward deployed force in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. HMLA-169 was forward deployed under the unit deployment program with MAG-36, 1st MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)
RMGN3P85–A USMC Bell V-22 Osprey of VMM-161 of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in flight at Hillsboro, Oregon
RMMCBKXG–Lt. Col. Ryan C. Pope, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks during the VMGR-352 75th anniversary at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 30. The squadron held a battle color ceremony, which consisted of a reading of the unit’s citations and awards, a color guard, a performance by the 3rd MAW band and a ceremonial formation flight.
RM2GKJNW4–U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Howard L. Kreamer, sergeant major of Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC), visits 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 6, 2021. Kreamer visited Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson, sergeant major of 3rd MAW to conduct a Q&A at the Corporals Course building at 3rd MAW.
RM2M5BEY5–U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie, the assistant wing commander (AWC) of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), taxis to the runway on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Dec. 20, 2022. The Commanding General and AWC of 3rd MAW continue to fly aircraft and maintain their proficiency, reinforcing the importance of readiness at every level. Brodie is a Bucks County, Pennsylvania, native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Childs)
RM2J8D4WP–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft, attached to the Flying Lethernecks of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, launches from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, February 5, 2022 underway on the Pacific Ocean.
RM2H9MRWY–USMC UH-1Y Venom helicopter approaches the LZ during a MAGTF demonstration at MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California.
RM2GH1REM–Pilots with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352/152, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), here prepare for take off in their KC-130 'Hercules' super tanker, cargo airplane May 22. VMGR-352/152 pilots fly to multiple locations across Southern Afghanistan supporting International Security Assistance Forces.
RM2M5ABPW–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Wyatt Stark, a crew chief assigned to Marine Attack Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fires a GAU-17 minigun during a live fire range on a UH-1Y Venom at San Clemente Island, California, Feb. 15, 2022. Winter Fury 22 provides the Marines of 3rd MAW with realistic, relevant training opportunities necessary to respond to any crisis across the globe and win decisively in a highly contested, maritime conflict.
RMCPTTB6–A Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squadron 164 CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter gathers water in a bucket during a Wildland Firefighting Exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 10. The exercise was presented in the form of a demonstration to local military and fire departments as to what 3rd MAW, military assets, and local fire departments bring to the fight. The focus was to demonstrate effective communication between the coordinating elements and immediate response.
RM2JDYPHC–Camp Fuji, Japan. 11th May, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Enders, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, launches an RQ-20 Puma during Mission Rehearsal Littoral Exercise 2022 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, May 11, 2022. The purpose of the MRLEX is to conduct an airfield survey of an existing Aircraft Landing Zone for infrastructure improvement, runway repair and preparation of potential forward arming and refueling points, in cooperation with our Japanese allies while advancing III Marine Expeditionary Forces and Marine Corps Installations
RM2B14EAH–The Golden Knights U.S. Army Parachute team performs during the 2017 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 23, 2017. The air show also showcases world-class civilian performers, military flight demonstration teams, capabilities of the Marine air-ground task force and celebrates our longstanding relationship with our neighbors in the local San Diego community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kristy Barrott)
RMGN3P7J–A USMC Bell V-22 Osprey of VMM-161 of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing prepares for flight in Hillsboro, Oregon
RMMCBKX8–Lt. Col. Ryan C. Pope, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, salutes the flag during the VMGR-352 75th anniversary at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 30. The squadron held a battle color ceremony, which consisted of a reading of the unit’s citations and awards, a color guard, a performance by the 3rd MAW band and a ceremonial formation flight.
RM2NWGNEJ–3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Commanding General (CG) Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering tees off during the 3rd MAW CG’s golf tournament on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 20, 2023. The golf tournament was open to all ranks to encourage unit cohesion, esprit de corps and camaraderie. Gering is a Smithtown, New York, native.
RM2CW0ARF–U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform routine maintenance on their MV-22B Osprey, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 22, 2020. 3rd MAW Marines and Sailors take great pride in their craft and are aggressive, intelligent, and focused on operational excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)
RM2J8D51K–A U.S. Navy watches as a Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft, attached to the Flying Lethernecks of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, lands on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, February 2, 2022 operating on the Pacific Ocean.
RM2H9MTW5–United States Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II performs a flyby with open weapons bays during a demonstration aboard MCAS Miramar
RM2GH1REA–Lance Cpl. Benjamin Lopez, a crew chief with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352/152, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), here, prepares one of the squadrons KC-130 'Hercules,' for take off May 22. The squadron's crew chiefs play a big role in ensuring the complex aircraft continues to complete the mission.
RM2M5ABPD–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Wyatt Stark, a crew chief assigned to Marine Attack Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), writes down the ten-digit grid for a live fire range on a UH-1Y Venom at San Clemente Island, California, Feb. 15, 2022. Winter Fury 22 provides the Marines of 3rd MAW with realistic, relevant training opportunities necessary to respond to any crisis across the globe and win decisively in a highly contested, maritime conflict.
