James E. Nicholson Award (NCO Leadership): Sgt Tyshaun J. ATR's are designed to increase operational readiness and bilateral interoperability for both U.S. and Japanese forces. The buildup of American troops resulted in the deployment of the Marine Corps' attack and fighter aircraft including the Douglas A-4 and the McDonnell F4B, as well as the maintenance, ordnance, and other support personnel necessary. The wing is headquartered at Camp Foster on the island of Okinawa, Japan. Jessica Etheridge), https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/558545, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/558545/presidential-unit-citation-awarded-1st-maw, U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, transport Marines and cargo with Bravo Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, on a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 11, 2022. These include G-1, G-2, G-4, the Wing Medical Officer, and the Wing Chaplain. After crash-landing his helicopter away from enemy troops, he led his crew in fighting through enemy positions, before calling in precision air strikes for the next 24 hours, When he was forced to crash land his helicopter in a landing zone, and then directed airstrikes to support a besieged Marine company, Inserted and extracted a friendly force into a landing zone under heavy fire, Aerial gunner who spent one hour evacuating wounded Marines from a mine field while under fire. Lohse, a native of Clinton, Iowa, graduated from Clinton High School in 2013 and enlisted out of Recruiting Station Quad Cities in 2013.3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Forces comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Conduct air operations in support of the Fleet Marine Forces to include offensive air support, antiair warfare, assault support, aerial reconnaissance including active and passive electronic countermeasures (ECM), and control of aircraft and missiles. A unit citation or commendation is an award bestowed upon an organization for the action cited. Mackinzie Wentt was selected as 1st MAWs Motivated Marine of the Quarter for April June 2018. Rusnok is the commanding officer of VMFA-121, MAG-12, 1st MAW. 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Awards list below. Josue Marquez and Cpl. Edward S. Fris Award (Air Command/Control Squadron of the Year): MACS-1, MACG-38, 3D MAW During his tour in Vietnam, Pless was with Marine Observation Squadron 6, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Vietnam War1st Marine Corp Aircraft Wing Command Activity Reports. The 1st Marine Division is . The 1st MAW leadership hopes the recent trend of awards and excellent service continues, according to Jones. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Their objective was to simultaneously attack more than 100 U.S. and South Vietnamese occupied cities and bases. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Valery Mokom Asanga has been selected as 1st MAWs Motivated Marine of the Quarter for July-September 2018. LYNDON B. JOHNSON Music by: AShamaluevMusic Footage by: Jeff Quitney (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. The MV-22B Osprey is the Marine Corps medium-lift capable, tiltrotor, short take-off and landing aircraft. Helicopters played an extensive role in air operations in Vietnam, as Marine pilots flew CH-34s and later CH-46s and CH-53s to transport Marines into landing zones near suspected enemy concentrations, and to evacuate the wounded following combat engagements. These runs build camaraderie while ensuring the Marines remain ready to fight tonight. Sarah Taggett), https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/719154, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/719154/marines-conduct-rapid-deployment-exercise, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/719152, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/719152/marines-conduct-rapid-deployment-exercise, Six AH-1Z Viper helicopters and six UH-1Y Huey helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 participate in a formation over Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. Joshua Pinkney), https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/603475, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/603475/its-bird-its-plane-3rd-mlg-3rd-mardiv-team-up-conduct-mrzr-air-drop, Lt. Col. Richard Rusnok speaks on Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing's participation in a regularly scheduled aircraft training relocation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2018. They also took part in tactical bombing of targets in North Vietnam.Much of the Wing's activities were dictated by the Air-Ground Team concept. Part II titled Narrative Summary, contains a chronological summary and analysis of the primary activities and operations of the 1st MAW during the reporting period. 2.q. 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. 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. 1st MAW consists of four subordinate groups, a headquarters squadron and a liaison unit:[1]. Ronald Spotswood, a combat graphic specialist with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Cpl. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/868266, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/868266/us-marine-corps-mv-22b-osprey, The capture of Guadalcanal: 80th Anniversary, U.S. Marine Corps, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Chief of Staff, Col. Jeremy Beaven reflects on the origin of the callsign "Cactus" at Marine Corps Base Butler, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 3, 2022. The wing is headquartered at Camp Foster on the island of Okinawa, Japan. Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163). 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. Natalie Dillon), https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/620616, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/620616/vietnams-only-marine-aviator-moh-recipient, The Bell UH-1Y Venom "The Huey" is a combat-proven utility helicopter slated to support the U.S. Marine Corps global missions for the next four decades. In March 1994, he enlisted in the United States Navy Reserve and completed Basic Training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois. 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. Wentt was one of the first female Marines to successfully graduate from the Infantry Training Battalion and constantly encourages and inspires her peers, junior Marines and senior leaders. Asanga was meritoriously promoted to the ranks of corporal and sergeant because of his strong work ethic and his constant motivation that inspires his peers, junior Marines and senior leaders. Alexia Lythos), https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/596641, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/596641/1st-maw-motivated-marine-quarter. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Each category was highly competitive, indicating exceptional leadership and dedication to mission accomplishment for all nominees. The summary also contains notations referring to the supporting documents in Part IV.Part III titled Significant Events, contains summaries referring to specific topics and also highlights ground operations supported by 1st MAW. 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. Marine Air Wing Marines who were stationed at Chu Lai, RVN from May 1965 to 1971. These topics include the activities of G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, and G-5 staff offices and subordinate command offices; descriptions of programs and plans, including the morale and welfare program; establishment and operation of various other offices, including civil affairs, informational services, and communications-electronics; and discussion of various special topics, including awards, casualties, and major operations. Robert M. Hanson Award (Fighter/Attack Squadron of the Year): VMFA-323, MAG-11, 3D MAW This dependable support was provided under the most trying and difficult combat conditions. The run helped build camaraderie while ensuring the Marines remain ready at a moment's notice. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. David Getz), https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/872894, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/872894/vmfa-121-and-vmfa-242-conduct-hot-loading-okinawa, http://www.1stmaw.marines.mil/?videoid=872894, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153 Activation Ceremony, U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153 conduct an activation ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 13, 2023. More than 1,000 Marines tested their strength during the three mile formation run around the flight line. SUBJ/MARINE CORPS AVIATION AWARDS 2021 AWARD WINNERS// Kristiana Montanez), https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/653876, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/653876/vmm-265-relieves-sgt-maj-paz-command-sergeant-major, Maj. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, Sgt. Helicopters, supplemented by C-130 transports where there were landing strips, were also used to re-supply Marines in the field at remote outposts. Branden J. Bourque and Cpl. Lyndon B. Johnson 36th President of the United States: 1963 1969 Presidential Unit Citation Awarded the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The wing is headquartered at Camp Foster on the island of Okinawa, Japan. Papaj's personal awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with Gold Star, Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star, Air Medal with the Numeral 12 Strike. Units of 1st MAW are located in the Pacific Region at the following bases: In late 1940, Congress authorized a naval air fleet of fifteen thousand aircraft. Command Master Chief King is a native of Nashville, Tennessee. All our content comes from Wikipedia and under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. 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. Pete Ross Award (Aviation Safety): VMFT-401, MAG-41, 4th MAW Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, the first complete Marine air group to be transported by sea to a combat zone, launched from the USS Princeton to the shores of Vietnam, Sept. 1, 1965. Tyler Harmon), https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/739849, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/739849/vmfa-121-singapore-airshow-2020, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 conducts hoist training with 1st Special Forces Group-Airborne, U.S. Army, off the coast of Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 5, 2019. Mitchell Austin. The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing is an aviation unit of the United States Marine Corps that serves as the Aviation Combat Element of the III Marine Expeditionary Force. NARR/REF A IS MCO 1650.29H ON AVIATION AWARDS. for service as set forth in the following Other Marine pilots flew UH-1E Hueys and AH-1 Cobras. The Presidential Unit Citation awarded to the 1st MAW, 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. First award, despite being wounded and his CH-46 helicopter being badly damaged while extracting a wounded Marine, he returned to another landing zone under heavy fire and landed twice to evacuate additional casualties. U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, arrive at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. Current engineering analyses show the B-52s life span to extend beyond the year 2040. Pilot who extracted five members of a Marine recon team while under heavy fire, during which his UH-34 helicopter sustained heavy damage. The 1st SOW can trace its lineage back to "Project 9" which evolved into the 1st Air Commando Group during World War II. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. 6.a. This brass coin salutes the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing of the U.S.M.C. Wentt, from Kansas City, Missouri, is a water support technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Ryan Ulibarri), https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/869932, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/869932/mwss-171-conducts-close-quarters-combat-training-shoot-house, http://www.1stmaw.marines.mil/?videoid=869932, U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, conduct an M240B machine gun live fire training and demolition training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 4, 2022. 2.d. Hannah Hall), https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/744195, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/744195/vietnam-veterans-day, U.S. service members take part in the static displays and aerial demonstrations during Singapore Airshow 2020 at Changi Exhibition Center, Republic of Singapore, Feb. 15, 2020.
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