U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Chris McPhillips, relinquished command of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) to Brig. Gen., Brian Cavanaugh, during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 11, 2021. 1st Marine Aircraft Wing is the aviation combat element of III Marine Expeditionary Force. Its mission is to conduct air operations in support of the Fleet Marine Forces to include: offensive air support, anti-air support, aerial reconnaissance including active and passive electronic countermeasures, and control of aircraft and missiles.
