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2nd Marine Aircraft Wing1ST MARINE AIR WING4th MAW3RD MAW

Robert Boudreau

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

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About

Branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Service Years

1972 - 2002

Units

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

U.S. Marine Corps

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing is a unit of the United States Marine Corps responsible for providing aviation support to Marine Corps forces. It is based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina and is one of the largest aircraft wings in the Marine Corps. The wing consists of various aircraft squadrons, including helicopters, tiltrotor aircraft, and fixed-wing aircraft, which support combat operations, amphibious assaults, and humanitarian missions. The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing plays a crucial role in enhancing the Marine Corps' overall combat readiness and effectiveness.

1974 - 1979
1ST MARINE AIR WING insignia

1ST MARINE AIR WING

U.S. Marine Corps

The 1st Marine Air Wing is a unit of the United States Marine Corps responsible for conducting aviation operations in support of Marine Corps ground forces. It is the largest and oldest aircraft wing in the Marine Corps, with a history dating back to World War II. The 1st Marine Air Wing is based at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa, Japan. Its mission includes providing close air support, transportation of troops and supplies, and aerial reconnaissance.

1978 - 1979

4th MAW

U.S. Marine Corps

The 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW) is the reserve aviation component of the United States Marine Corps. Activated during World War II in August 1942, the wing provided vital air support in the Pacific Theater, including participation in major campaigns such as the Battle of Okinawa. After the war, the unit was deactivated but reestablished in 1962 as part of the Marine Forces Reserve. Today, the 4th MAW consists of various squadrons and support units across the United States, providing combat-ready aviation forces to augment and reinforce active-duty Marine aviation operations.

1975 - Present
3RD MAW insignia

3RD MAW

U.S. Marine Corps

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW) is a major aviation command within the United States Marine Corps. It is based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California and is responsible for providing air support to Marine Corps ground forces. The 3rd MAW consists of multiple squadrons that operate a variety of aircraft, including fighter jets, helicopters, and support aircraft. They are trained and equipped to carry out a wide range of missions, from close air support to humanitarian assistance operations.

1974 - Present