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This short video welcomes Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369,whom will spend the next six months touring the Indo-Asia-Pacific region while on the unit deployment program with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge)

A sneak peek and behind the scenes look of "Get to know your UDP" video series. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 is currently on the unit deployment program and will spend six months based out of Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Andy Martinez)

1st Marine Aircraft Wing saves Christmas by assisting Santa Claus during his holiday mission. (U.S. Marine Corps video by 1st MAW COMMSTRAT)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 and Marine Wing Support Detachment 24 conduct a simulated chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attack at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Dec. 19, 2017. The exercise maintains the Marines' proficiency with CBRN operations and keeps them ready to fight tonight. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Eric Tso)

Hawaii's first three AH-1Z Vipers arrival to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Dec. 15, 2017. The arrival of the 4th generation attack helicopter enhance the capabilities of Marine Lights Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and in turn, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in Okinawa, Japan. They are scheduled to fly to Marine Corps Base Hawaii to began their integration into HMLA-367, replacing the AH-1W Super Cobras. Capt. Travis Brannon is one of the first eight pilots to fly both the AH-1Ws and AH-1Zs.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Eric Tso)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 cook a three-course meal during a food service evaluation designed for the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, December 8, 2017. MWSS-172 Marines competed to earn the title ‘Best Field Mess’ for the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 1985, the W.P.T Hill award was created to reward high quality food service by identifying the best mess halls and field messes throughout the Marine Corps and encouraging a commitment to excellence through competition. MWSS-172 is attached to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Andy Martinez)

Hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, 36 Mitsubishi G3M3 bombers attacked Wake Island on December 8, 1941. The island was defended by 449 Marines from the 1st Marine Defense Battalion with aid from a detachment of 50 Marines from VMF-211 with 12 F4F-3 Wildcats. Wake Island remained under Japanese control until it was surrendered to the United States on September 4, 1945. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexia Lythos)

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and 3rd Marine Division conduct fast rope training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, November 28, 2017. Fast roping is especially useful for Marines, who can employ the technique on either dry land or ships at sea. MV-22B Ospreys have been used in the Marine Corps since 2007. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Alexia Lythos)

While out for a walk, 1st Lt. John C. Dixon IV and his wife came across the local police requesting their assistance in making out shouts from the ocean at Sunabe Seawall, Okinawa, Japan, November 24, 2017. After listening they were able to hear people shouting help. Dixon waded out into the water with a life preserver and rescued one local Okinawan, three American college exchange students and one local police officer. Dixon is the network operations officer, G-6, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 participate in a field meet at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, November 22, 2017, to win the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing’s annual rivalry games. The field meet tested MWHS-1 and MWSS-172's competitiveness through various events such as the tug of war, football, basketball, pull-up competitions, ultimate frisbee and more. The Marines are with MWHS-1, 1st MAW and MWSS-172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Alexia Lythos)

Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing send greetings to their family, friends and fellow service members around the world. ID: 1st Lt. Kacy R. Homonai, from Medina, Ohio, is a future operations officer for Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st MAW. Sgt. Dennis Gomez-Cruz, from Olympia, Washington, is a tactical data system administrator for Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 18, 1st MAW. Cpl. Titus G. Powell, from Burnet ,Texas, is a flight equipment technician for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 1st MAW. Sgt. Seth J. Eubanks, from Orange, Texas, is a communications chief for MAG-36, 1st MAW. Cpl. James H. McGinnis, from Bluffton, South Carolina, is a flight equipment technician with VMM-265, 1st MAW Staff Sgt. Kristy L. Weber, from Hickory, North Carolina, is an administrative chief for MTACS-18, 1st MAW.

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462's 6th month unit deployment program comes to an end. HMH-462 will be returning back to their home unit at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge)

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, 6th month unit deployment program comes to an end. HMLA-169 will be returning back to their home unit in Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge)

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)

For their bravery and professionalism, during the Vietnam War, the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation by former president Lyndon B. Johnson on October 9, 1968. CITATION: THE PRESIDENT of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION TO THE FIRST MARINE AIRCRAFT WING for service as set forth in the following CITATION: For extraordinary heroism and outstanding performance of duty in action against the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Gong forces in the Republic of Vietnam, from 11 May 1965 to 15 September 1967. Throughout this period, the First Marine Aircraft Wing, operating in I and II Corps tactical -zones of the Republic of Vietnam, North Vietnam, and adjacent waters, sought out and destroyed determined enemy forces and provided combat air support to ground forces of the Free World and the Republic of Vietnam. Participating in 195 major operations, and thousands of other attacks, the Wing continuously and aggressively carried the battle to the elusive enemy in bitterly contested actions. Operations such as DOUBLE EAGLE, HARVEST MOON, STARLITE, HASTINGS, PRAIRIE, UNION, HICKORY, COCHISE, AND SWIFT, reflect the high degree of superior airmanship, valor, devotion to duty and professionalism exhibited by personnel of the Wing. Although heavily committed to increased combat operations, the Wing developed and successfully employed new weapons, tactics, and procedures against the hard-core communist forces with gratifying results. Through the aggressive actions of the Wing, military and political victories were denied the insurgent communist forces, thereby providing a more stable atmosphere for the legally constituted Government of the Republic of Vietnam. The establishment, and logistical support of many separate airfields throughout the I Corps tactical zone and the vital air supply support provided the III Marine Amphibious Force and its allied ground forces, was a tribute to the resourcefulness and determination of the Wing. This dependable support was provided under the most trying and difficult combat conditions. Flying in fair weather and foul, against a fanatical, well-armed enemy, the uncommon courage and intrepidity of the Marine pilots and supporting Wing personnel, acting in a concerted team effort, contributed to another glorious chapter in an already illustrious history. The valor, devotion to duty, aggressive spirit, professionalism, and ingenuity of the entire First Marine Aircraft Wing in battle against a well trained, dangerous, and determined enemy, reflected the highest degree of heroism and exemplary performance, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. LYNDON B. JOHNSON Music by: AShamaluevMusic Footage by: Jeff Quitney (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge)

A multimedia piece sharing 1st Marine Aircraft Wings impact during the Korean War. On September 15, 1950, Marines stormed ashore on three Inchon beaches. 1st MAW assault squadrons quickly captured Kimpo Airfield, which assisted in turning the tide of the war. VMF-212 dropped the most ordnance out of any Marine Corps squadron in the Korean War. For 1st MAW's combat action, the wing was awarded two Korean Presidential Unit Citations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Laura Gauna)

Sgt. David Perez and Lance Cpl. Stephen Tanodra describe the importance of their role as air traffic controllers Sept. 6 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Perez, a Gilbert, Arizona, native, is an air traffic controller with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Tanodra, a Kapolei, Hawaii, native, is an air traffic control trainee with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

On August 20, 1942, the first allied air units, to include 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, landed at Guadalcanal. They became known as the “Cactus Air Force,” one of the most innovative, hybrid units of WWII. By September 11th, 1,014 aviation personnel were operating on Guadalcanal. Of these, 33 were Army, 64 Navy and 917 were Marines. The battle of Guadalcanal would become the defining point for Marine Corps aviation in WWII and for the next fifty years. In this multimedia package, Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, 1st MAW commanding general, speaks about their role during the battle of Guadalcanal.

For the first time, more than 2,000 U.S. Marines joined with approximately 1,500 service members with the Japan Self-Defense Force to support the first iteration of Exercise Northern Viper 2017, at Misawa Air Base and the island of Hokkaido, Japan, August 10-28, 2017. Northern Viper, an annual joint contingency exercise, tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the JSDF and U.S. Marine Corps forces to work together across a variety of areas including peacekeeping operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. This exercise enhances and improves interoperability at the tactical level between the Marines and JSDF to keep the forces formidable and adaptive. NV17 showcases a highly-capable, forward-deployed U.S. military presence positioned with their Japanese partners to directly support the security of the Indo-Asia- Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

EOD Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 worked with Combat Logistics Regiment 35 Marines on emergency destruct training, August 2, 2017, at the Demolitions 2 Range in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan. EDT is an annual training event required for Ammo Technicians to reduce unserviceable ammunition that is stored at an ammo supply point. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

Lance Cpl. Jeanette E. Fernando and other Marines in her squadron were given the opportunity to revisit the battlegrounds at which Fernando's grandfather, a Navajo Code Talker, fought during World War II, July 26, 2017 , at Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Japan. Fernando is an airframe mechanic assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, currently on a unit deployment program with 1st MAW based in Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

Multimedia package on 1st Marine Aircraft Wing’s 76 years of warfighting excellency narrated by Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, 1st MAW commanding general. 1st MAW is the aviation combat element of III Marine Expeditionary Force. Its mission is to conduct air operations in support to the Fleet Marine Forces to include offensive air support, anti-air support, aerial reconnaissance including active and passive electronic countermeasures, and control of aircraft and missiles. As an element of III MEF, 1st MAW is the sole forward-deployed Marine Aircraft Wing and has proved its mettle time and time again as part of the Asia-Pacific’s Marine force-in-readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Laura Gauna)

U.S. Marines and Airmen finish a hot pit refuel of an F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Airmen are with 18th Logistics and Readiness Squadron, 353 Special Operations Group, 18th Wing. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Jonathan Wyble speaks on the effort his Marines displayed during Exercise Cobra Gold 17 at Chanthaburi, Thailand, February 21, 2017. U.S., Thai Marines and Japan Self-Defense Force members collaborated to build a multi-purpose room for Wat Thung Kabin School. Cobra Gold is the largest Theater Security Cooperation exercise in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and is an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region. Wyble, from Carson City, Nevada, is the sergeant major of Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Steven Tran)

Marines and F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 began their flight from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 9, 2017. The squadron officially transferred to 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as it transitioned through Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, en route to MCAS Iwakuni.