Spouses of MAG-36 participate in a spouse warrior day at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The event allowed military families to strengthen relationships as well as learn about different military occupational specialties within MAG-36.

Photos by Cpl. Daniel Avilaramirez

MACG-18 CO visits MCCRE

#Marine Corps Col. Michael Hicks, the commanding officer of MACG-18, visits MASS-2 during a MCCRE at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan.

Photos by Cpl. Emily Weiss

#Marines with MALS-24participate in a Displaced Warrior exercise to demonstrate their ability to set up MMFs, assist flight operations and deliver supply support in an austere environment

Photos by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero

MASS-2 Relief Ceremony

#Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Emanuel Hudson was relieved as sergeant major of MASS-2 at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan.

Photos by Gunnery Sgt. Scott Smolinski

Ditching, Ditching, Ditching!

#Marines with MAG-12 and MWCS-18 participate in underwater egress training at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

Photos by Cpl. Samantha Rodriguez

Shooters!

#Marines with MWSS-172 held a field training exercise to hone their skills with rifles, pistols, and grenades.

Photos by Lance Cpl. Sav Ford

Ace of Base

#Marines with MAG-12 compete in the Ace of Base event at MCAS Iwakuni to promote competitiveness, camaraderie, and physical fitness.

Photos by Cpl. Chloe Johnson

#Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st MAW Marines, prepare for Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 16, 2024.

#Marines with MASS-2 participated in a MCCRE to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as a deployed unit at any time.

Video by Lance Cpl. Thalia Rivera

Lt. Gen. Roger Turner, the commanding general of III MEF visited the #Marines of MAG-12 to recognize their hard work and dedication to the Marine Corps’ mission in the Indo-Pacific.

Photos by Sgt. Jose Angeles

Static Display

Mr. Hirotaka Ishihara, the Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan, visits with MAG-12 at MCAS Iwakuni.

Photos by Cpl. Chloe Johnson

Launching the Green Knights into action!🛫

U.S. Marines photos by Cpl. Samantha Rodriguez

#FreeAndOpenIndoPacific #CrossCountry #GreenKNights #AlliesandPartners

Marine Corps combat readiness evaluation

#Marines with MASS-2 prepare for a MCCRE at Camp Hansen.

Photos by Cpl. Emily Weiss

Boom!

#Marines with MWSS-172 throw grenades during a field training exercise on Camp Hansen.

Photos by Lance Cpl. Sav Ford

Marines with 1st MAW Marines taxi an MV-22B Osprey in preparation for Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D).

MRF-D strengthens the alliance between the Marine Corps and the Australian Defense Force, enhancing the capabilities and readiness of both nations.

#MarineAviation

.Pacific Marines aircraft launch to support #KoreaFlyingTraining24 , a large-scale employment exercise enhancing aerial interoperability to deter and defeat any aggressor attempting to undermine the #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific .

📍 #SouthKorea

📸 SSgt Samuel Earick

#Marines with 1st MAW Marines stage Mobile Maintenance Facilities (MMFs) during Displaced Warrior exercise at MCB Hawaii, Apr. 15.

Displaced Warrior exercise demonstrates the ability to set up MMFs, assist flight operations, and deliver supply support in an austere environment.

1st MAW CG attends Ishigaki Memorial Ceremony
'This year, we not only reflect on the sacrifices made but also celebrate the unshakable bond that has flourished from the seeds of past adversities.' - Maj. Gen. Eric Austin

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III MEF Commanding General visits MCAS Iwakuni

#USMC Lt. Gen. Roger Turner, commanding general of III MEF, presents awards, tours facilities and participates in a F/A -18D familiarization flight alongside #Marines with 1st MAW Marines.

Maj. Shane Gentry, Marine aviator of the year!

Gentry is an MQ-9A MUX/MALE pilot with VMU-3 here at 1st MAW.

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