Naval/Marine Air Crew Wings MCAS Iwakuni Customs air branches operated the

Customs air branches operated the P-3 Orion—a four-engine maritime patrol aircraft originally designed for anti-submarine warfare—adapted for long-range detection and tracking of drug-running aircraft and go-fast boats

and Headquarters Marine Corps heritage collectors

MAG-16 personnel

The Korean War cemented the Marine Corps' reputation for delivering the most accurate and responsive close air support in the world

HMR(L)-263 was a Marine helicopter transport squadron (light) designation from the 1950s-1960s era when the Marine Corps was organizing its helicopter fleet into light and medium transport categories

Naval/Marine Air Crew Wings MCAS Iwakuni Customs air branches operated theNaval Marine Air Crew Wings Embroidered Patch Aircrew Wings Naval and Marine Aircrew wings represent the enlisted men and women who fly as essential crew members in Navy and Marine Corps aircraft. From helicopter crew chiefs to loadmasters to sensor operators, these wings honor the professionals who serve in the air. Naval and Marine Aircrew wings are awarded to enlisted personnel who have qualified as airborne crew members. These sailors and Marines