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3RD MAW CURRENT PHOTOS

3rd MAW grows as an integrated all-domain naval power

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW) conduct a missile shooting demonstration and aerial refueling in support of Exercise Winter Fury 21, off the coast of Southern California, Feb. 5, 2021. During Winter Fury, 3rd MAW will conduct long range strikes, deploy and support infantry Marines, assist in the transport of artillery assets, and provide logistical support to Marines on the ground. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leilani Cervantes)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, sergeant major of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Harlan Patawaran the wing command master chief of 3rd MAW prepare to receive round 1 the COVID-19 vaccination at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Jan. 22, 2020. Sgt. Maj. Wilson and Command Master Chief Patawaran both received the vaccines to ensure their own readiness as well as set the example for their Marines and sailors.

COVID Vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccine

F-35C Makes History

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stands in front of the new F-35 flight simulator on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 21, 2021.

F-35 simulator building unveiled during Winter Fury

MWSS 373 Forward Arming and Refueling Point

Mission Statement Under 3rd MAW

The mission of Marine Air Control Group 38 (MACG 38) is to coordinate all aspects of air command and control and air defense within the Marine Aircraft Wing and to provide the command and staff functions for the MACG Commander when deployed as part of the Aviation Combat Element (ACE) of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF).

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The mission of the 3D Marine Aircraft Wing Band is to be a combat effective and musically excellent organization with emphasis on teamwork and development in order to uphold our warrior legacy and propel forward the reputation of Marine music.

3d Marine Aircraft Wing Band Command Element

Officer in Charge: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Randel Metzinger
Staff Noncommissioned Officer in Charge: Master Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Flores III
Enlisted Conductor: Staff Sergeant John Geary
Small Ensemble Leader: Gunnery Sergeant Robert Hungerford
Drum Major: Staff Sergeant Zackary Hinds