The commitment, innovation, and technical excellence that define 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing were on display as Maj. Gen. James B. Wellons, the commanding general of 3rd MAW, presented awards to Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd MAW, during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 5, 2025.
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. -- Marines are expected to complete missions in any circumstance. From Aug. 21 to 25, 2025, two U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, exemplified this expectation when a KC-130J Super Hercules became unserviceable. Their decisive actions to maintain the aircraft averted potential damage, ensured personnel safety, and...