3RD MARINE AIRCRAFT WING

The mission of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) is to provide combat ready, expeditionary aviation forces capable of short notice, world-wide employment in response to regional combatant commanders', component commanders’, and Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Commanders’ tasking.

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing News

New Heights: 3rd MAW Marines, squadrons earn top aviation awards

4/23/2025 | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

Marine aircraft wings exchange electronic warfare expertise

3/25/2025 | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

Third MAW takes Leadership to the Next Level

2/28/2025 | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

Third Marine Aircraft Wing Large Force Exercises provide advanced training for fighter squadrons

1/31/2025 | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

Marine Corps Reserve Brief Highlights Opportunities for Aviators Through Direct Affiliation Program

1/14/2025 | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

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Project Legacy: Marine Aircraft Group 11 formation flight

U.S. Marines and aircraft with Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a formation flight as part of Project Legacy off the coast...

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The Jewish Institute for National Security of America visits MCAS Miramar

U.S. Marines stationed on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar take a group photo on the flight line with members of the Jewish Institute for National...

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3rd MAW leadership trains with Corporals Course

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James B. Wellons, center, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, talks to Marines following a 3rd MAW Corporals...

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I MEF units conduct fire support coordination exercise

U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, observe a UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine...

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VMFA-314 Change of Command

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jeffrey C. Davis, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11,...

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U.S. Marines and Sailors conduct ADR exercise

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, board a landing craft, air cushion with...

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3rd MAW San Diego Padres flyover and Salute to Service

U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Color Guard present the colors during the National Anthem portion of a San Diego Padres military...

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VMGR-352 “Raiders” anniversary celebration 

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark W. Bock Jr., the commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group...

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3rd MAW aircraft and equipment is loaded for transport to the Philippines for Balikatan 25

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing is...