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4th Marine Air Wing (4th MAW) showcases their capabilities and achievements throughout the past year of 2021. 4th MAW functions as a fully operational Marine Aircraft Wing integrating three core capabilities in support of the Marine Corps' Total Force: aircraft operations, aviation ground support and aviation command and control. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ryan Schmid) The music within the following video production is copyright material used under license with HookSounds contract dated 1 Dec 2021.

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, and Marine Corps Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron(VMM-166) assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command 20.2, conduct maintenance in Kuwait, June 24, 2020.. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Cutler Brice)

U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters from Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct flight operations over Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, June 23, 2020. Aircraft with HMH-462 extracted Marines from a training area in Twentynine Palms while flying in support of Service Level Training Exercise 5-20. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Anthony Alvarez)

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Joshua Sherwin, a Jewish chaplain, provides recommendations to Marines, Sailors and families on how to maintain mental and spiritual wellness amid COVID-19 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 2, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Tyler Harrison and Lance Cpl. Ian Simmons, Music by Lance Cpl. Ian Simmons)

Since 1973, Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an exciting experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft, aerial performances, food and entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. Akeel Austin, Sgt. Joseph Abrego, Sgt. Ryan Siddell, Cpl. Christian Castro, Cpl. Marcus Campbell, Cpl. Leilani Cervantes)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, assault an an aerial gunnery range at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, Feb. 20, 2020. HMLA-169 is based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, which operates and maintains a secure airfield in order to support I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton tenant commands and visiting units to maintain and enhance their mission capabilities and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Anthony Alvarez)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kareem Hitt, an Orlando, Florida, native, shares his experiences as an air traffic controller at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 8, 2019. Hitt joined the Marine Corps in August 2017, and has been serving at the air traffic control tower at MCAS Camp Pendleton since June 2018, where he was recently recognized as the ATC of the Quarter. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) put their extracurricular skills to use in their free time during reconstruction of the Catalina Airport in the Sky runway. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mark A. Lowe II/ Released)

Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an exciting experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft, aerial performances, food and entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Marine Corps Iwakuni COMMSTRAT)

U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force elements served as the aviation combat element for Exercise Balikatan 2019. Balikatan is a multilateral exercise that provides realistic quick-response training between the U.S., the Philippines and Australia. The exercise promotes regional security and humanitarian efforts for U.S. allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Pfc. Jackson Ricker)

Marines participated in helicopter support team operations Jan. 14-16, 2019 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Landing Support Company, 3rd Transportation Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group supported Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Air Wing, during external lift training, which ensures pilots and landing support specialists are able to communicate and transport gear from one location to another. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Mark Fike)

Marines participated in helicopter support team operations Jan. 14-16, 2019 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Landing Support Company, 3rd Transportation Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group supported Marine Tiltrotor Squadron-265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Air Wing during external lift training, which ensures pilots and landing support specialists are able to communicate and transport gear from one location to another. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Mark Fike)

U.S. military members from Marine Forces Pacific Command, American officials and distinguished guests from partner nations gather for a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marks the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated the Battle of Tarawa. It was held to memorialize the shared sacrifice of all who fought there and showcase combined commitment to sustaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexia Lythos and Lance Cpl. Brennan Priest)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12 conduct 243rd Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Nov. 5, 2018. The run develops camaraderie, esprit de corps, promotes physical fitness and celebrates the 243rd Marine Corps Birthday. While conducting the run, the Marines took a moment to observe the Marine Corps uniform military pageant to acknowledge generations of Marines before them. (U.S. motion imagery by U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Richard Limone and Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon)

Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force load equipment onto ships in preparation for Exercise Trident Juncture in the Port of Morehead City in Beaufort, N.C., Sept. 28, 2018. The equipment will be used as a part of II MEF's participation in the NATO-led exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. Trident Juncture 18 is a part of a planned exercise series to enhance the U.S. and NATO allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. Trident Juncture will include more than 10,000 U.S. service members and 30 allied nations, totaling more than 40,000 NATO troops. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

On July 10, 1941, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing was commissioned. Shortly after, 2nd MAW began taking the fight to the enemy. They assisted their allies during WWII by providing offensive air support and aviation ground support. Since then, 2nd MAW has been a prevalent fighting force, and continues to innovate and prepare to engage their future enemies. 2nd MAW continues to modernized and revolutionized how the Marine Air-Ground Task Force will operate in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jessica Etheridge)

F/A-18E Super Hornets with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, EA-18G Growlers with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, and F/A-18E Super Hornets with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 arrived at MCAS Iwakuni as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5’s relocation from Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan, Nov. 28, 2017. The relocation of CVW-5 from NAF Atsugi to MCAS Iwakuni fulfills the final Defense Policy Review Initiative objective. The relocation is in accordance with the United States’ strategic vision for the rebalance in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region and does much to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan security alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. William J. Faffler and Cpl. Waiyan Tin)

Fighting and winning our nation’s battles since July 7, 1941, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, the Aviation Combat Element of III Marine Expeditionary Force, provides combat ready, task organized forces capable of conducting aviation operations across all six functions of Marine Aviation in naval and expeditionary environments, and commands and controls aviation forces through the Tactical Air Command Center in order to contribute to the accomplishment of our nation's security objectives as required by standing operational plans in the Pacific Command's area of responsibility, engagement operations in support of Marine Forces Pacific, overseas contingency operations, and other operations as directed. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) supported the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) during hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from Aug. 30 through Oct. 16, 2017. The 26th MEU supported FEMA, the lead federal agency, as one component of the whole-of-government response effort in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma and Maria to minimize suffering. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado)

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s #LetterOfTheDay in our weekly series #AviationAcademics is “I” for “Infantry.” Be sure to “like” and “share” so your friends and families don’t miss out on this lesson! Leave a comment below letting us know what other #AviationAcademics you’d like us to cover! -------------------------------------------- “I” is for Infantry – The air wing’s main mission is to support the guys on the ground; the Marine Corps infantry. Marine Corps aircraft can support the ground units by providing aerial insertion, air lift, parachute operations and close air support.

Force Multiplier: U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 successfully completed their deployment with Marine Rotational Force Darwin on Sept. 17, 2017. This marked several mile stones for the aircraft, which included the first trans-Pacific Flight from Marine Corps Base Hawaii to Darwin, Australia and the aircrafts first deployment to the area. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company worked with chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialists from Marine Aircraft Group 29 during an exercise in a joint effort to improve combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Danielle L. Mills)

LSE-17 is a multinational exercise, led by 2nd Marine Division, with elements from the United Kingdom, France, Canada and II Marine Expeditionary Force, focused on integrating all capabilities of the Marine Air Ground Task Force and coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)

Staff Sgt. Brandon Morgan, an ordinance chief who trains in Jujitsu to build competitive spirit and camaraderie with other fighters in Darwin, Australia, June 25, 2017. The drive he uses to push his body to the limit in Jujitsu is the same that pushes him to never back down. (Marine Corps video by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea)

AUSTRALIAN ARMY BASE ROBERTSON BARRACKS, Darwin – Lt. Col. Brian Middleton, commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force Darwin, presented Australian Army Maj. Joel Domigan with the Air Medal with combat valor on May 26, 2017. Domigan was recognized for his heroic actions as an AH- 1 Cobra pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, 3rd Marine Air Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, while in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos)

Four U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Rotational Force Darwin 17.2, land at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, April 28, 2017. This was the first-ever trans-Pacific flight for the Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Rotational Force Darwin 17.2 (MRF-D), offload an AH-1 Cobra from a C-17 Globemaster III during a strategic lift, April 19, 2017. This year’s MRF-D will include 13 aircraft, compared to the two previous rotations that comprised of four. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Nathaniel Cray)

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 "Death Rattlers" participated in Air Wing Fallon, a predeployment training evolution, at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nev., Jan. 25 to Feb. 23. The Death Rattlers is one of two Marine Hornet squadrons that deploy aboard Navy aircraft carriers and will deploy in summer 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 28 participated in a semi-annual competition known as the Spartan Cup on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., on Jan. 20, 2017. Marines from different sections of MWSC-28 competed against one another in order to build unit cohesion and comradery within the squadron. (U.S. Marine Video by Lance Cpl. Jonathon A. Wiederhold/Released)

U.S. Marine Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense specialists assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 conducted a field training exercise consisting of multiple events and classes on CBRN assessment and consequence management at Atlantic Field, NC on Nov 29, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Luisa Torres)

U.S. Marine Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense specialists assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 conducted a field training exercise consisting of multiple events and classes on CBRN assessment and consequence management at Atlantic Field, NC on Nov 29, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kathryn K. Bynum)

The Marine Corps provides various avenues to Marines that allow them to become successful in their professional and personal lives. Those options include exploring opportunities outside of their assigned military occupational specialties, further educational benefits and chances to move to a fresh career path in the Marine Corps through lateral moves. Stay Marine highlights individuals who have taken advantage of these opportunities to further their experiences and strengthen their professional military lives.

Check out what’s been happening in this week’s edition of Around the MEF. 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, trains for aerial insertions. Marines and Sailors conduct casualty evacuation drills. Marines and Sailors demonstrate Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response equipment and tactics at San Francisco Fleet Week. For more information: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/487138/air-land-and-sea-marines-infiltrate-sky https://www.dvidshub.net/video/486046/casevac-drills https://www.dvidshub.net/video/486917/marines-and-sailors-hold-hadr-demonstration-san-francisco-community

The Marine Corps provides various avenues to Marines that allow them to become successful in their professional and personal lives. Those options include exploring opportunities outside of their assigned military occupational specialties, further educational benefits and chances to move to a fresh career path in the Marine Corps through lateral moves. Stay Marine highlights individuals who have taken advantage of these opportunities to further their experiences and strengthen their professional military lives.

The Marine Corps provides various avenues to Marines that allow them to become successful in their professional and personal lives. Those options include exploring opportunities outside of their assigned military occupational specialties, further educational benefits and chances to move to a fresh career path in the Marine Corps through lateral moves. Stay Marine highlights individuals who have taken advantage of these opportunities to further their experiences and strengthen their professional military lives.

The Marine Corps provides various avenues to Marines that allow them to become successful in their professional and personal lives. Those options include exploring opportunities outside of their assigned military occupational specialties, further educational benefits and chances to move to a fresh career path in the Marine Corps through lateral moves. Stay Marine highlights individuals who have taken advantage of these opportunities to further their experiences and strengthen their professional military lives.

Pfc. Triston Dauzat shares what it is like to be a fixed wing aircraft mechanic assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Aug. 31, 2016. Aircraft mechanics are just one component responsible for the readiness and up-keep of the KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252’s mission is to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. Dauzat is a fixed-winged aircraft mechanic assigned to VMGR-252. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. N.W. Huertas, Released)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., (Aug. 26, 2016) -- Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel tell us what has happened around the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, Aug. 26, 2016. MCAS warrior run comp. U.S. Marines of headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miaramar participate in a warrior run competetion to detrermine wich section has the fastest team aboard MCAS Miramar 23 Aug., 2016. The participants ran 3.5 miles with 25lbs of weight in their packs adittionally carrying one water jug and two ammo cans. Lt. Col. Micheal A. Spears Commanding officer, HHS, MCAS Miramar and the HHS Sgt. Maj., Sgt. Maj. Kenneth F. Wiss were in attendance. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/480596/mcas-miramar-warrior-run ITX An overview video of what Marines conducting during Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/480183/integrated-training-exercise-5-16 Frozen Chosin Reunion 1950 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — More than 150 Marine combat veterans and their families gathered for the reunion of the “Chosin Few,” August 17, 2016, aboard Camp Pendleton. The survivors of the battle of Chosin Reservoir come together biannually to reconnect and remember their fallen brothers in the intense battle. The veterans greatly appreciate the recognition for their trials, but it’s the emotions invoked from seeing their brothers who struggled alongside them that makes the reunion truly meaningful. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/479691/frozen-chosin-reunion __ Image: ARFF Mass cass Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting extinguish a fire during an aircraft mass casualty exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 24. Marines with ARFF and firefighters with the MCAS Miramar Fire Department worked alongside San Diego first responders to improve response times, solidify existing standard operating procedures for emergencies and fulfill annual training requirements. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2816722/san-diego-first-responders-conduct-mass-casualty-exercise-aboard-mcas-miramar crew chief loads osprey casualty A crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing leads Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, onto an MV-22 Osprey during an integrated training exercise on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., August 14, 2016. ITX is designed to bring together the ground combat, air combat, and logistics combat elements of the Marine Corps into one fully capable and lethal unit ready to respond to global uncertainty. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2792238/3rd-battalion-7th-marines-off-flying-start night shoot Lance Cpl. Login Loftis, a machine gunner with Company F, 2nd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment fires a M240 medium machine gun as Lance Cpl. Krikland Harrington, a machine gunner with Company F, 2/5, looks through his night vision optic to guide Loftis onto his target during Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 aboard Marine Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Calif., Aug. 18, 2016. ITX is designed to bring together the ground combat, air combat and logistics combat elements of the Marine Corps into one fully capable and lethal unit ready to respond to global uncertainty. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2807209/2nd-battalion-5th-marines-take-night secure perimeter, bring casualties back Private First Class Tyler Ren, left, and Lance Cpl. Adam Lovell, right, with Security Forces Platoon, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (I MHG), assess simulated casualties during a mass-casualty drill during I Marine Expeditionary Force Large Scale Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 16, 2016. The security forces platoon ensured security of the perimeter as they waited for stretchers to transport simulated casualties to the aid station. LSE-16 is designed to enhance the command and control, and the interoperability between the I MEF command element staff, and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2799489/secure-perimeter-bring-casualties-back Bureaucracy A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams Tank, with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division conducts offensive and defensive tactics during Large Scale Exercise (LSE) on August 16, 2016, on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. LSE-16 is designed to enhance the command and control, and interoperability between I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2807219/bureaucracy __ assess 1st Tank Bn., 1st MARDIV Live fire at LSE U.S. Marines with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division conduct a Large Scale Exercise (LSE) on Marine Air Ground Command Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Aug 18, 2016. LSE 2016 is designed to enhance the command and control and interoperability between I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters https://www.dvidshub.net/video/479994/lse-16-1st-tank-battalion-live-fire-b-roll

In this episode, we take an inside look at the Hathcock Range aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.

Norwegian soldiers off load a shipment of vehicles and equipment to be used for Exercise Cold Response 16 (CR16) at Fiborgtagen, Norway, Feb 21, 2016. CR 16 is a Norwegian invitational previously-scheduled exercise that will involve approximately 16,000 troops from 12 NATO and partner countries. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kathryn K. Bynum/Released)

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Cody W. Smith, Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) platoon sergeant with Combined Arms Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, talks about training conducted in preparation for Exercise Cold Response 16 (CR16) at Hell, Norway, Feb 20, 2016. CR 16 is a Norwegian invitational previously-scheduled exercise that will involve approximately 16,000 troops from 12 NATO and partner countries. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kathryn K. Bynum/Released)

Capt. Ray Webb, explains the importance of maintaining the main rotor track and valve during Cobra Gold 16 at Utapao, Thailand February 11, 2016. The importance of maintaining the sweep and the track of the blade is so the helicopter flies at max proficiency. Keeping the aircraft operational helps maintain a high level of mission readiness.

On, 31 January 2016 Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 participate in Operation Scorpion Fire at the ranges of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. Marines with both tiltrotor and fixed-wing squadrons participate in this annual exercise, which provides a realistic environment for ground units in needs of close air support. (U.S Marine Corps Motion Imagery By Cpl Conner Robbins)

Marines and sailors with 3rd Medical Battalion utilize aerial capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to transport casualties to a shock and trauma treatment site in Okinawa, Japan, October 26, 2015. The event was part of Exercise Blue Chromite 2016. Because Blue Chromite is an amphibious training exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force's training resources in Okinawa, participating units maintain a forward-deployed posture while eliminating travel costs. 3rd Med. Bn. is part of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF.

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 partnered with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion to perform parachute operations during WWII Remembrance Day aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 7, 2015. The ceremony was hosted by Second Marine Division to honor the veterans and remember the lives of the fallen. (Video Produced by Cpl. Chelsea D. Toombs/Released)