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Community Relations

Every reasonable effort will be made to develop and maintain sound community relationships by supporting community events.  However, due to mission requirements, we will not be able to support every request.

Request Procedures

To request aviation support, please click the "Aviation Support (fly-over) request" tab under 'Resources', '3rdMAW Home' page. 

To request non-aviation support (ground equipment, color guard, 3rd MAW Band or Marine Corps speakers) for a community event, please download the DD Form 2536, instructions here. Email the completed form to imefcommstrat@usmc.mil.

Request Timelines

Aviation (Flight or Static): Submit request at least 90 days prior to event date: Aviation Support Requests

Non-Aviation Static Displays: Submit request at least 60 days prior to event date.

Personnel (to include parades, demonstrations and personnel to man static displays):  Submit request at least 45 days prior to event date.

3rd MAW Band: Submit request at least 45 days prior to event date.  Requests will be directed to the 3rd MAW Band.

Color Guard Detail: Submit request at least 30 days prior to event date.