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1st Marine Air Wing
1st Marine Aircraft Wing Colonel Retires after 30 Years of Service
June 22, 2016
— Col. Christopher J. Papaj celebrated his retirement July 17, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, where he was awarded the Legion of Merit after 30 years of service in the Corps. “I joined the Marine Corps to go to flight school," said Papaj, who served as the assistant wing commander of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing from 2012 until 2016. "I only planned on staying in for five and a half years, but it was too fun. Thirty years later, and I am still having fun.”
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“Sumos” present “Firebirds” with gift of appreciation
November 6, 2013
— Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, also known as the “Sumos,” presented Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, also known as the “Firebirds,” with a plaque of appreciation Oct. 28 at the Ie Shima Training Facility in appreciation for their work maintaining a coral runway at the training area.MWSS-172 Marines and Seabees with Naval Mobile
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Unit News Archive
Command Financial Specialists train to change the Marine Corps
3 years 313 days ago
Aviation Marines recieve national awards for excellence
3 years 341 days ago
San Antonio Marine wins 1st MAW Alfred A. Cunningham Aviator of the Year Award
3 years 346 days ago
H&HS receives 2016 NDTA Military Unit of the Year Award
4 years 20 days ago
MCAS Futenma commanding officer recognized by Ginowan police chief
4 years 54 days ago
BayStars visit MCAS Futenma
4 years 59 days ago
Service Members compete in Ginowan Traffic Safety Relay Race
4 years 90 days ago
MCAS Futenma hosts Japanese language class for service members, families
4 years 145 days ago
Vipers on the move: HMLA-267 deploys to Okinawa
4 years 151 days ago
Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Mess Hall celebrates 241st Marine Corps birthday
4 years 165 days ago
AH-1Z helicopter to replace AH-1W on MCAS Futenma
4 years 167 days ago
Marine’s four-legged friend receives award for actions in Operation Iraqi Freedom
4 years 174 days ago
Gen. Neller visits Okinawa: Q&A with Marines
4 years 191 days ago
Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team Showcases Capability
4 years 198 days ago
Futenma Flight Line Fair features food, fun for family
4 years 211 days ago
Fueled to Fight: Futenma Mess Hall Marines cook up hefty helping of competition
4 years 275 days ago
1st Marine Aircraft Wing Colonel Retires after 30 Years of Service
4 years 305 days ago
Service members participate in the Murph Challenge on MCAS Futenma
4 years 325 days ago
Red Patchers: The misunderstood Marines
4 years 361 days ago
Keeping Birds in the Sky
4 years 361 days ago
MCIPAC supports Kyushu earthquake relief
5 years 3 days ago
Iwakuni city assembly members visit MCAS Futenma
5 years 282 days ago
USO aboard MCAS Futenma raises morale
5 years 282 days ago
Corporal’s Course enhances mission readiness aboard MCAS Futenma
5 years 283 days ago
Futenma Mess Hall slated to receive 5th Mess Hall of the Quarter award
5 years 284 days ago
Futenma Flightline Fair bridges gap
5 years 322 days ago
Marine Corps firefighting equipment showcases advanced capabilities
6 years 297 days ago
MACG-18 officers tour US Army Patriot missile launcher training site
6 years 297 days ago
MASS-2 Marines mastered sky, take to ground
6 years 297 days ago
Sky-high security: JGSDF showcases latest air-defense systems with U.S. forces
7 years 2 days ago
Service, community members clean Tropical Beach
7 years 15 days ago
Passion for fire safety ignited by MCAS Futenma Marines
7 years 15 days ago
Operational Support Aircraft provide flexibility for commanders
7 years 56 days ago
Community, Marines join together for evacuation drill
7 years 61 days ago
Marine maintainer keeps VMM-262 flying high
7 years 65 days ago
Marines host Ginowan Fire Department for firefighter rodeo
7 years 83 days ago
Spouses charge through Jane Wayne day
7 years 84 days ago
Super-squad competition showcases espirit de corps
7 years 91 days ago
JASDF General tours MCAS Futenma, Osprey
7 years 95 days ago
International students tour Futenma, expand academic understanding
7 years 98 days ago
Infantry Marines with 31st MEU drop in for fast-rope training
7 years 106 days ago
Wrestlers take to mat at tournament
7 years 110 days ago
Japanese employee retires after 44 years
7 years 127 days ago
Japan representatives gain insight on Osprey
7 years 136 days ago
Crewmasters serve as jack-of-all-trades
7 years 149 days ago
ARFF Marines train for any emergency
7 years 150 days ago
Lives saved during Operation Damayan
7 years 160 days ago
Marines perfect refuelling during flights
7 years 160 days ago
3rd MEB departs for Philippines
7 years 163 days ago
HMH-772 flies toward aerial excellence
7 years 168 days ago
Internally transportable vehicle provides expeditionary capability
7 years 169 days ago
“Sumos” present “Firebirds” with gift of appreciation
7 years 169 days ago
Sailor displays passion for volunteer work, awarded
7 years 174 days ago
Marine Corps News
Marine Corps to Begin Trial Run for New Physical Training Uniform
April 13, 2021
Marine Corps releases command investigation into the assault amphibious vehicle mishap off the coast of Southern California on July 30, 2020
March 25, 2021
MCLB Albany Selected as a Tranche 1 Site for DOD’s 5G to Next G Initiative
October 8, 2020
Prepare to be Boarded: 31st MEU, America ARG conduct VBSS rehearsal in South China Sea
September 15, 2020
Search and Rescue for missing Service Members Concludes
August 2, 2020
Amphibious Assault Vehicle Mishap
August 1, 2020
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit returns from deployment
July 13, 2020
Consolidated Disposition Authority Review Board Report on 2016 and 2018 Aviation Mishaps
July 2, 2020