Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) test the capabilities of a new fueling system known as the tactical aviation ground refueling system (TAGRS) while conducting forward arming and refueling point (FARP) operations in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-19 from March 10 to April 30, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing...
U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct a Relief and Appointment ceremony where Sergeant Major Thomas W. Foster relinquishes the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. William J. Pinkerton at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, June 7, 2019. The ceremony was held to transition the position of MAWTS-1 Sgt. Maj. from Sgt. Maj. Foster, outgoing Sgt. Maj., to Sgt. Maj. Pinkerton, incoming Sgt. Maj. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Huff)
