Maj. Gen. James Wellons, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Maj. Gen. John Kelliher III, commanding general of 4th MAW, spoke to officers about the Marine Corps Reserve during a brief on the Direct Affiliation Program at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Jan. 10, 2025.DAP allows Marines to transition directly to the reserve after leaving active duty, offering benefits such as a guaranteed Select Marine Corps Reserve or Individual Mobilization Augmentee billet of choice and maintaining eligibility to transfer education benefits.“I understand how hard the decision is because you know exactly what you're walking away from—it’s about being part of something great,” Wellons said. “That’s why we place such a strong emphasis on
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“Our Astronaut Corps prides ourselves on our expeditionary mindset,” said Lt. Col. Jasmin Moghbeli to a crowded ballroom at the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367 249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball. “But who does expeditionary better than the United States Marine Corps?”Her path to space began in the cockpit of an AH-1W Super Cobra. In 2008, Moghbeli checked into her first operational squadron—HMLA-367, nicknamed “Scarface”—where she developed the skills, discipline, and resilience that now guide her as one of NASA’s 47 active astronauts.From Dec. 12-13, 2024, Moghbeli returned to HMLA-367 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, reconnecting with Marines, flying the squadron’s AH-1Z Viper, and serving as the guest of honor at
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A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 delivered critical U.S. Navy support equipment to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s largest ship, the Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184), off the coast of Southern California, Oct. 25, 2024. The mission underscored the operational cooperation between U.S. and Japanese forces as they strengthen joint capabilities in the Pacific.
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UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper aircrew assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted a series of day and night close air support training missions with live ordnance Sept. 25 and Oct. 13, launching from the expeditionary sea base USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) to a range west of Okinawa, Japan.
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The Marine Corps has taken significant strides in enhancing its air defense capabilities since the introduction of the Light Marine Air-Defense Integrated System in October 2022. This ground-based system is designed to deter and neutralize unmanned aircraft systems, addressing the evolving threats faced in modern warfare.The LMADIS consists of two all-terrain Polaris MRZR vehicles—one serving as a command unit, while the other is equipped with advanced sensors and signal-jamming technology.For the first time, LMADIS has been integrated into the Marine Corps’ premier advanced aviation school at Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) - Weapons and Tactics Instructor course, WTI 1-25 - as an employable capability throughout
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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.-- U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Celia G. Flomo, a supply clerk with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, attended basic training in 2022 and has served in the Marine Corps for just 18 months. On March 25, 2024, Flomo was meritoriously promoted to the rank of corporal, her second meritorious promotion.She has exemplified the “whole Marine Concept” since she enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2022, demonstrating superior technical skills, leadership, character, and fitness. Flomo was the honor graduate of both her Marine Corps Recruit Training and military occupational school graduation cohort.Flomo’s family migrated to the U.S. from Liberia in 2016, and settled in Lowell, Massachusetts, to
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