Pacific! On March 8, 2025, U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214 touched down at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. This historic ...

The South Korean and U.S. militaries have jointly conducted a regular aerial logistics exercise as part of efforts to ...

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, based in Yuma, Arizona, recently deployed to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.

The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, a U.S. Marine Corps unit based in Japan, confirmed to Newsweek that there are now four squadrons of F-35s stationed in the country. In recent months, the U.S. has ramped ...

The U.S. military currently deploys all three variants of the F-35 stealth fighter aircraft at bases in Japan.

Marine aviation leaders are looking for upgraded weapons and munitions options for the Corps' growing fleet of F-35B and F-35C fighter jets.

Annibale, Commanding General of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing noted “In the bigger picture, as the Marine Corps advances its aviation plan, more F-35 squadrons will stand up, munitions with ...

The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing was created on July 7, 1941, during World War II. Under the nickname, the "Cactus Air Force," it was instrumental in the South Pacific, especially in the defense of ...

KANEOHE, Hawaii (Island News) -- A Marine is in custody in connection with a death investigation at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), a spokesperson with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing confirmed.

1. The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing has acknowledged the incident and is cooperating fully with both Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) who is leading the investigation. “Currently ...