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3RD MAW CURRENT PHOTOS

MWSS 373 Forward Arming and Refueling Point

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD) use a Tracking Head Trainer (THT), a training weapon system used by LAAD units to gain proficiency with the stinger missile system without having to utilize live ammunitions, to track the movements of a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 (HMH-361) during a combined Ground Threat Reaction (GTR) training event at the northern training area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 23, 2020.

HMH-361 and 3rd LAAD Forward

The CFT is used to evaluate a Marines capacity to complete combat oriented tasks in a quick manner.

3rd MAW fights the fog

Capt. Meleah Martin, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, prepares an F/A-18C Hornet for flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. Marines like Martin keep 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing ready to “Fix, Fly and Fight” as the Corps’ largest aircraft wing. 3rd MAW continues to answer the call of this nation whenever and wherever it is needed.

You’re Only as Good as Your Last Flight

In spring 2022, VMA-311 will reactivate as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311 operating the F-35C Lightning II at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

Sun sets as Harriers prepare for Lightning

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to deploy an oceanographic sensor at the Pacific Ocean, Calif., Oct. 13, 2020.

VMM-163 in Air, on Land and Sea

Mission Statement

To support the Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) commander by providing assault support transport of combat troops, supplies and equipment-day and night-under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations.

VMA-214 Leaders

Lieutenant Colonel Michael Cassidy
Commanding Officer, Marine Attack Squadron 214
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Major Kevin T. Smalley
Executive Officer, Marine Attack Squadron 214
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Sergeant Major Nelson J. Hammer III
Sergeant Major, Marine Attack Squadron 214
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Unit News

3rd MAW advances air superiority with F-35C
December 2, 2020

3rd MAW strengthens as WTI 1-21 concludes
November 4, 2020

Making History with VMM-163: Squadron Deploys Oceanographic Sensors
October 23, 2020

Sun sets as Harriers prepare for Lightning
October 16, 2020

3rd MAW forges the future of distributed operations
September 21, 2020

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