3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Biographies

Sergeant Major Alexander Karasik

Press Operations — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:07:00 GMT

Sergeant Major Alexander Karasik was raised in Queens, New York. He enlisted in the United States

Sergeant Major Bryan Johnson

Press Operations — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:00:32 GMT

Lieutenant Colonel Mike Golike

Press Operations — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:16:09 GMT

Sergeant Major Micky D. Kashi

Press Operations — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:13:42 GMT

Lieutenant Colonel James D. Whitlow

Press Operations — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:12:59 GMT

Lieutenant Colonel Kyle J. McHugh

Press Operations — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:15:00 GMT

LtCol McHugh entered the Marine Corps in 2008 as a graduate of Princeton University. He reported to The Basic School in April 2009 and graduated with Delta Company in October. Following The Basic School, he reported to MATSG-21 aboard NAS Pensacola, Florida. He completed aviation pre-flight indoctrination in July 2010, primary flight training with VT-28 aboard NAS Corpus Christi, Texas in April 2011, and intermediate/advanced strike fighter training with VT-9 aboard NAS Meridian, Mississippi in April 2012. LtCol McHugh received his wings in May 2012.

Lieutenant Colonel Andrew V. Lundskow

Press Operations — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:28:00 GMT

Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Lundskow was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in November 2007 following graduation from Clemson University and Officers Candidate School.

Mr. Bolivar E. Vilchez

Press Operations — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:25:00 GMT

Mr. Vilchez is a native of New York, New York. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration

Lieutenant Colonel Brian E. Heeter

Press Operations — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:09:00 GMT

Lieutenant Colonel Brian E. Heeter enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve in December

LtCol Robert L. Johnson III

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Lieutenant Colonel (LtCol) Johnson currently serves as the Commanding Officer of HMLAT-303, Marine

Sergeant Major Octaya S. Jones

Press Operations — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:33:00 GMT

Sergeant Major Octaya S. Jones enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in May 2001. She reported

Lieutenant Colonel Seth M. Grant

Press Operations — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:06:42 GMT

Lieutenant Colonel Grant received his commission through the Platoon Leader’s Class after graduating

Lieutenant Colonel Lanier A. Bishop III

Press Operations — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:30:00 GMT

Sergeant Major

Press Operations — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:41:00 GMT

In September of 2025, Sergeant Major Land was frocked to his current rank and assigned to VMM-165, Miramar, CA.

Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin M. Boera

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:00:00 GMT

Lieutenant Colonel Boera graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Management Technology in 2007. He received his commission as a Second Lieutenant and subsequently designated an Artillery Officer with orders to 5th Battalion, 11th Marines at Camp Pendleton, CA.

Lieutenant Colonel Steven T. Suetos

Press Operations — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:24:00 GMT

Lieutenant Colonel Suetos graduated from Western Oregon University with a B.S. in Biology. He

Colonel David G. Batcheler

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:51:00 GMT

Colonel Batcheler was commissioned in the United States Marine Corps in March 2004 through the Officer Commissioning Program and graduation from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering. After completing The Basic School, he reported to NAS Pensacola, FL, earning his wings as a Naval Aviator in June 2006.

Sergeant Major Richard H. Troncatti II

Press Operations — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:34:00 GMT

Sergeant Major Richard H. Troncatti II was born in Hagerstown, Maryland in 1981. In August 1999, he

Major General Robert B. Brodie

Press Operations — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 21:18:00 GMT

Major General Robert B. Brodie assumed command of 3d Marine Aircraft Wing on 27 February 2026. A native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, he graduated from The Citadel and was commissioned via the Platoon Leaders Class in August 1994. Major General Brodie’s command assignments include Company Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Company, Weapons Field Training Battalion; Commanding Officer, Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101; Commanding Officer, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit; and Commanding General, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade.

Sergeant Major Christopher M. Ivester

Press Operations — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:23:00 GMT

Sergeant Major Christopher Markus Anthony Ivester was born in Gastonia, NC. He enlisted into the Marine Corps on 24 May 2004 and sent to Parris Island, SC. He was a member of 1st Recruit Training Battalion, platoon 1064. Upon completion of recruit training, PFC Ivester was sent to the Marine Combat Training (MCT) at Camp Geiger, NC. After MCT, he attended Engineer School in Courthouse Bay, Camp Lejeune, NC where he became a Combat Engineer obtaining the MOS of 1371.