About this Unit
**Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 (MWHS-3)** is a unit of the United States Marine Corps, assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW). Activated during World War II, MWHS-3 has provided essential administrative and logistical support to enable effective command and control for the wing’s aviation units. Throughout its history, the squadron has participated in major operations, including Operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom, supporting Marine aviation in both combat and peacetime missions. Today, MWHS-3 continues to serve as the backbone of the 3rd MAW headquarters at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, ensuring operational readiness and mission success.
**TME-33** is not a standard USMC designation; please clarify if you meant another element or provide additional context.
Historical Facts
• Formation and Role: Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 (MWHS-3) is part of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW), providing administrative and logistical support to the wing headquarters, which is essential for command and control of aviation combat operations.
• World War II Origins: While the 3rd MAW was originally commissioned during World War II in 1942, MWHS-3 traces its lineage to the broader evolution of Marine aviation headquarters units supporting major operations in the Pacific Theater.
• Global Deployments: MWHS-3 personnel have supported numerous overseas operations, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, ensuring continuous command support in combat zones.
• Garrison at MCAS Miramar: MWHS-3 is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California—a historic air station known for its role in the Navy's "Top Gun" fighter school and featured in the movie "Top Gun."
• Support for Aviation Operations: The squadron is crucial in coordinating the administrative, intelligence, and logistical needs for over 17,000 Marines and sailors assigned to the 3rd MAW, which operates F/A-18 Hornets, MV-22 Ospreys, and other advanced aircraft.
• Humanitarian Missions: MWHS-3 has supported 3rd MAW's participation in humanitarian missions, such as disaster relief operations in the Pacific and Caribbean, coordinating aviation support for relief efforts after hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis.
• Leadership Development: The unit is known for producing outstanding Marine leaders, with many MWHS-3 alumni going on to serve as senior enlisted advisors, commanding officers, and even general officers in the Marine Corps.
• Unit Awards: MWHS-3 and its parent command have received multiple unit commendations and awards for excellence in aviation support and operational effectiveness, including the Navy Unit Commendation and Meritorious Unit Commendation.
• Traditions and Esprit de Corps: MWHS-3 upholds Marine Corps traditions such as the Marine Corps Birthday Ball and regular "Mess Nights," fostering camaraderie and unit pride among its diverse personnel.
• TME-33 Designation: The "TME-33" refers to the Table of Manpower and Equipment (TME) code for the headquarters squadron, representing its authorized strength and equipment, which is regularly updated to meet mission requirements and modernize capabilities.
