3rd MAW FWD (USMC) Pint Glass 16oz

'3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Forward (USMC)' The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Forward (3rd MAW FWD) is a tactical-level headquarters element within the United States Marine Corps' (USMC) aviation community. This command is responsible for providing tactical and operational control of all USMC aircraft assets deployed forward in support of Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF). The primary mission of the 3rd MAW FWD is to ensure the rapid delivery, coordination, and sustainment of airpower capabilities in a wide variety of operational environments. This command operates under the command and control of the III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) and is stationed at Camp Pendleton, California when not deployed. The aircraft assets under its control include various types of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, such as the AV-8B Harrier II, F/A-18 Hornet, MV-22 Osprey, CH-53E Super Stallion, among others. The 3rd MAW FWD plays a crucial role in maintaining the USMC's ability to project power from the sea, providing vital air support for amphibious operations and land combat missions.