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

Bias for action | VMFA-314 Marine saves motorcyclist’s life

7/09/2024 | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

U.S.- Australian Interchangeability | VMFA-214 leaders fly RAAF F-35A

7/08/2024 | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

Marine Corps air traffic controllers man international airport during Valiant Shield 24

6/24/2024 | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

Invaluable Integration | Philippine native, U.S. Marines build cultural bridges to support MASA 24

6/22/2024 | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

From Two Nations: USMC 1st Lt. Francisderick Corpuz Bridging Cultures through Service in the Philippines

6/21/2024 | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

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U.S.-AUS Aerial Refueling Across the Pacific

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing,...

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MASA 24: VMGR-352 conducts transportation flight operations

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing; Marines with MALS-13, MAG-13, 3rd...

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MASA 24: VMFA-214 Black Sheep fly F-35Bs in Philippine-U.S. LLFX

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly...

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MASA 24: MWSS-371 and Philippine airfield operators conduct FARP operations at Laoag International Airport

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 371, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Philippine Sailors refuel a...

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VMM-161 Family Fun Day

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and their families pose for a group...

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A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands before a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration with 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft...

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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Blake Donley, a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pilots a CH-53E Super Stallion while receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Blake Donley, a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, Marine Aircraft Group...

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Armed for the Future

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and...

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A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing,...