CH-53D crewmen earn combat aircrew wings
December 6, 2010 — The tradition of the combat aircrew insignia dates back to 1943 during World War II when the Marine Corps awarded the insignia to aircrew members who satisfactorily participated in aerial combat.Five Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), earned their insignia Dec. 6, for their roles in combat MORE
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‘Gunfighters’ holster weapons, transfer authority to ‘Vipers’
November 14, 2010 — In the crisp afternoon air on Nov. 14, the Marines of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), transferred authority to HMLA-169, 3rd MAW (Fwd).Lt. Col. Michael Moore, the commanding officer of HMLA-369, the “Gunfighters,” transferred authority to Lt. Col. Brendan Reilly, the commanding officer of HMLA-169, MORE
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Ospreys Flying High, Fast Supporting War in Afghanistan
April 24, 2010 — "You guys ready to go fast?"Those are the last words from the pilot before the MV-22 Osprey catapults in midair and in one fluid movement switches from a vertical-lift aircraft into a horizontally-propelled airplane within seconds. You're strapped in with shoulder harnesses and a lap belt, but you can't help but hold on to your seat as the aircraft MORE
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