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

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 News

In a significant leap forward for aerial warfare, the U.S. Marine Corps has successfully integrated its iconic H-1 helicopter fleet with advanced, low-cost drone technology, demonstrating a new and lethal capability for the modern battlefield.

5/20/2026 | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

First on the Scene: Marines Rescue Family of Four from Vehicle Rollover

3/11/2026 | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

Steel Wings, Enduring Leadership: 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Change of Command

3/02/2026 | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

Stand and Deliver: Chaplain Cash’s Reminder of Core Values Inspires 3rd MAW Marines

1/23/2026 | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

Steel Knight 25: Stingers Deliver JAGM Precision Strikes

12/15/2025 | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

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H-1s Become Drone Control Platform

The U.S. Marine Corps has successfully integrated its iconic H-1 helicopter fleet with advanced, low-cost drone technology

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Steel Wings, Enduring Leadership: 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Change of Command

Current and former commanding generals of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing salute the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station...

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Steel Knight 25: Stingers, Scarface Deliver Persistent Close Air Support Across Distributed Battlespace

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing,...

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Steel Knight 25: ‘Support Within Striking Distance’

A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuels an F-35B Lightning II assigned to...