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3rd MAW identifies Marines killed in CH-53E mishap

The five deceased Marines from the CH-53E helicopter mishap on February 6, 2024, have been identified. All were assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and were based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. The identities of the Marines are below.

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing mourns the deaths of 5 Marines in CH-53E mishap

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – (February 7, 2024) Five Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing have been confirmed deceased following a CH-53E helicopter crash on Feb. 6, 2024. Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commanding general of 3rd MAW issued the following statement, “It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I share the loss of five outstanding Marines from 3d Marine Aircraft Wing and the “Flying Tigers” while conducting a training flight last night. These pilots and crewmembers were serving a calling greater than self and were proud to do so. We will forever be grateful for their call to duty and selfless service. To the families of our fallen Marines, we send our deepest condolences and commit to ensuring your support and care during this incredibly difficult time.” As a matter of policy, identities of deceased service members are not released until 24-hours after all next-of-kin notifications have been completed. Efforts to recover the remains of the Marines and equipment have begun and an investigation is underway. Though we understand the inherent risks of military service, any loss of life is always difficult. The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing stands unwavering in its commitment to supporting the families, friends, and fellow service members of the fallen Marines. For questions regarding this release, please contact the 3rd MAW Communication Strategy and Operations Office at 3rdmawmedia@usmc.mil. -USMC-

Search and rescue operations underway for U.S. Marines

The U.S. Marine Corps is searching for five U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. The Marines were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a routine training flight from Creech Air Force Base to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on Feb. 6, 2024, when the aircraft was reported overdue.

Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23 Kicks Off

(July 5, 2023) Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23, a semiannual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts, is scheduled to take place in the Philippines from July 6-21.

Marine Air Control Group 38 refines warfighting capabilities

Marines and Sailors with Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 38 refined tactics for future maritime conflicts in the Indo-Pacific region during Exercise Steel Knight 2023. With units positioned across California and Arizona, MACG-38 tested components of Aviation Command and Control (AC2) in conjunction with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s (MAW) “Hub, Spoke and Node” model in preparation for the next fight.

Steel Knight 23: MAG-39 Came to Play

Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 combined with the rest of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), 1st Marine

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Deactivates Vengeance and Welcomes Scarface

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) deactivated Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469,

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Activates New Air Defense Unit

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) activated a new air defense battery on November 18, 2022, as part

U.S. Marine Corps receives Final AH-1Z Viper aircraft delivery of Program of Record

The 189th and final AH-1Z Viper aircraft of the U.S. Marine Corps Program of Record (POR) was

3rd MAW kicks off Winter Fury 22 with long range strike

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. — U.S. Marines, Sailors, Airmen, and Space Force Guardians commenced Exercise Winter Fury 22, Jan. 31, 2022. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing used the F/A-18 and F-35B aircraft to conduct a long-range maritime strike on a target more than 1,000 nautical miles away.