Donald Tounzen

The Aviation Support Element Kaneohe (ASE Kaneohe) is a United States Army aviation support unit based at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. Established to provide logistical and maintenance support to Army aviation assets in the Pacific region, ASE Kaneohe plays a critical role in ensuring operational readiness for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft. The unit supports joint training exercises and real-world missions, collaborating closely with other Army, Marine Corps, and partner nation forces stationed in Hawaii. Through its expertise in supply, maintenance, and ground support operations, ASE Kaneohe enhances the effectiveness of Army aviation missions throughout the Indo-Pacific theater.

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.

MAG 12

U.S. Marine Corps

Marine Aircraft Group 12 (MAG-12) was commissioned on March 1, 1942, at Camp Kearny, California, as part of the United States Marine Corps. During World War II, MAG-12 played a significant role in the Pacific Theater, providing air support for key campaigns such as Bougainville and the Philippines. After the war, the group was deployed to Korea, where it supported United Nations forces during the Korean War with close air support and interdiction missions. Today, MAG-12 is based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, serving as a forward-deployed aviation combat element supporting U.S. and allied interests in the Indo-Pacific region.