Marine Corp Air Wing

The Marine Corps Air Wing, formally known as the Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), is a critical aviation component of the United States Marine Corps. Established during World War II, the first MAW provided air support for Marine ground forces in pivotal battles such as Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. Over the decades, Marine Air Wings have evolved to integrate fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and tiltrotor aircraft, supporting operations in Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, and the Global War on Terror. Today, the MAWs continue to provide essential air superiority, close air support, reconnaissance, and logistical support to Marine forces worldwide.