(Lance Cpl. Sav Ford, U.S. Marine Corps)
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan — U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Eric E. Austin, right, the outgoing commanding general, relinquishes command of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing to Maj. Gen. Marcus B. Annibale during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 12, 2024. 1st MAW 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, assault support, aerial reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and control of aircraft and missiles.
