Marine Aircraft Group 16

Four MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), land near a simulated weapons engagement zone during an air assault in support of 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 26, 2020. Air assaults enable commanders to avoid enemy surfaces, exploit gaps, and maintain the flexibility and mobility needed to strike objectives in otherwise inaccessible areas during a Marine Air Ground Task Force mission. This culminating event signified that VMM-362 has reached full operational capability since its reactivation in 2018, ultimately increasing the lethality of 3rd MAW. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

VMM-362 Reaches Full Operational Capability

Three MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), insert Marines at a simulated weapons engagement zone during an air assault in support of 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 26, 2020. Air assaults enable commanders to avoid enemy surfaces, exploit gaps, and maintain the flexibility and mobility needed to strike objectives in otherwise inaccessible areas during a Marine Air Ground Task Force mission. This culminating event signified that VMM-362 has reached full operational capability since its reactivation in 2018, ultimately increasing the lethality of 3rd MAW. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

VMM-362 Reaches Full Operational Capability

Three MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), depart a simulated weapons engagement zone during an air assault in support of 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 26, 2020. Air assaults enable commanders to avoid enemy surfaces, exploit gaps, and maintain the flexibility and mobility needed to strike objectives in otherwise inaccessible areas during a Marine Air Ground Task Force mission. This culminating event signified that VMM-362 has reached full operational capability since its reactivation in 2018, ultimately increasing the lethality of 3rd MAW. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

VMM-362 Reaches Full Operational Capability

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, enforce precautionary measures during the maintenance of MV-22 Osprey on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 20, 2020. The purpose of these measures is to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 while continuing to perform mission essential tasks.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

VMM-362 Reaches Full Operational Capability

What it Takes to Move a Mountain: The Regimental Air Assault

MAG-16 Stands Ready

Mission Statement Under 3rd MAW

Provide premier assault support to Marine, joint, and coalition forces from advanced bases, expeditionary airfields or aircraft capable ships in order to enable the CO to fight the MAW as a piece of the MEF level MAGTF in support of the Joint Force Commander. Be prepared to deploy the MAO headquarters and staff support during site command and MEB ACE operations necessary for the effective command and control of subordinate squadrons and attachments in order to ensure success across the full range of military operations.

MAG-16 Leaders

Colonel Sean P. Hoewing

Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group 16

Colonel Sean Hoewing attended high school in Centreville, Virginia, and graduated from Auburn

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Lieutenant Colonel Andrew M. Baxter

Executive Officer, Marine Aircraft Group 16

Lieutenant Colonel Baxter was born in Toledo, Ohio and raised primarily in Roseville, California and

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Sergeant Major Michael E. Cedeno

Sergeant Major, Marine Aircraft Group 16

Sergeant Major Cedeno was born in Harlingen, Texas. He enlisted in the Marine Corps on 24 April

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Mission Statement Under 3rd MAW

MAG-16 Leaders

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