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3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

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MALS-16 transfers authority to MALS-40 in preparation for 2nd MAW (Fwd) support

February 20, 2011 — The Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16 “Forerunners” transferred responsibilities to the MALS-40 “Thoroughbreds” during a transfer of authority ceremony here, Feb. 20.Lt. Col. James C. Carroll III, the MALS-16 commanding officer, turned over responsibilities as the aviation logistics squadron, which supplies parts and equipment to the aviation MORE
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'Wahorses' give parachutists a lift

February 09, 2011 — Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, the “Warhorses,” might be known primarily for their heavy-lift capabilities - CH-53E “Super Stallions” are the only helicopters capable of carrying each other - but the pilots and crew get to show off finesse when executing operations as complicated and difficult as parachute training. The Warhorses flew 8 MORE
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VMGR-352 Detachment takes off for MCAS Miramar

February 04, 2011 — Marines of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Detachment A, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), are preparing for their last take-off – this time to their home station Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.VMGR-352 Marines spent the past six months at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, supporting operations within Regional Command MORE
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