Total Eclipse of the Herc 🌕🌑
 
#Marines with VMGR-352 witness the shadow of the moon from a KC-130J Super Hercules in-flight during a total solar eclipse near Dallas, April 8, 2024.
 
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On Target!💥

#Marines , UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper helicopters assigned to HMLA-369, deployed to MAG 36, 1st MAW Marines, conduct a live-fire training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, April 2, 2024.  

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Resupply Ops 💪
 
#Marines and CH-53E Super Stallions with HMH-462 conduct resupply flight operations from Lake Havasu City, Arizona, to Imperial, California, Feb. 27, 2024.

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📍South Korea

#Marines with MWSS-172 and HMLA-369 conduct forward arming and refueling point operations on AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom #helicopters . 

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📍Thailand 
 
U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions assigned to VMM-165 (Rein.), 15th MEU, and #Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, conduct a simulated airfield seizure during Exercise Cobra Gold.

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A U.S. Marines CH-53E Super Stallion with HMH-462 conducts air-to-air refueling with a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 79th Rescue Squadron, near Lake Havasu City, Arizona, Feb. 26, 2024. 

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Marines from @3rdMAW prep for a UH-1Y Venom helicopter from 4th MAW to land at Camp Pendleton for a FARP exercise on Mar 8, 2024. Collaboration between MWSS-471 (4th MAW) and MWSS-373 (3rd MAW) showcased reserve support to active-duty during FARP operations. #USMC

Marines, it’s great to be back.

The five deceased Marines from the CH-53E helicopter mishap on February 6, 2024, have been identified.

Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis
Sgt. Alec Langen
Capt. Benjamin Moulton
Capt. Jack Casey
Capt. Miguel Nava

Additional information can be found at:

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Statement from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General

Update: The five 3rd MAW Marines have been confirmed deceased.

“To the families of our fallen Marines, we send our deepest condolences and commit to ensuring your support and care during this incredibly difficult time.” -Maj. Gen. Borgschulte, 3rd MAW Commanding General

See attached for updates on missing 3rd MAW Marines.

Search and rescue operations are underway.

I Marine Expeditionary Force

Headquartered at Camp Pendleton, CA, I MEF is a dynamic and expeditionary force comprised of major subordinate units such as I MEF Information Group, 1st MARDIV, 1st MLG, and 3rd MAW.

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📍Guam

U.S. #Marines and F/A-18 Hornet aircraft with the “Red Devils” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 arrive at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 19, 2024.

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During Black History Month, we proudly commemorate the service and legacy of all African Americans who have served in our ranks. Recognizing their resilience, leadership and courage, we honor the role Black Marines played in shaping our Corps into the force it is today.

Read about Cpl. Johnson Truong, a first generation American and the first #Marine in his family!

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Maj. Gen. Borgschulte, #3rdMAW commanding general, helps cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony of a new Child Development Center on MCAS Miramar, Jan. 25. The new facility is the largest CDC in NavyRegSW , with 25 classrooms serving an additional 306 military children.

#USMarines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, inspect areas of corrosion deterioration on the Bailey Bridge during a bridge demolition operation as part of phase I of Strategic Mobility Exercise.

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#Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, participated in the Nyutabaru Aviation Training Relocation (ATR) at Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7 to Dec. 21, 2023.

#Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing conduct Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) - East 24.03 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 14.

WSEPs are formal, two-week evaluations designed to test a squadron’s abilities to conduct air-to-air combat missions.

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