@dropllzvqf5: Air wing maintainers might just be the hardest working Marines! 💪 They ensure pilots are ready to fly and support the ground troops. Let's talk about the impact of their work on aviation and mission success! Comment with your experiences! #MarineCorps #AirWing #MilitaryLife #Infantry #ClosAirSupport #Marines #Grunts #Perspectives #MilitaryCommunity
Former Vmx-22 and MALS-13 Marine…maintenance is 24/7. Air support and air schedule is vital as fuck
2026-10-08 00:58:02
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David :
I was a CH-46E crewchief back in the 80’s. When my squadron was deployed I worked seven days a week, at least twelve hours a day without complaint.
2026-10-02 19:19:55
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leonjacks512 :
6672 aviation supply
2026-10-08 00:35:52
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Hispano :
7011, gonna need yall for a matting project
2026-10-07 21:34:22
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Max Jankowski365 :
6326 ... long days long nights
2026-10-04 23:24:12
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Brian Middleton512 :
i was a 6172 on 46s normal day was 16 hours plus[Innocent]
2026-10-08 00:14:17
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James :
Got to work when it was dark, left work when it was dark.
2026-10-04 20:37:47
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Corinna Mills :
I was a part of the wing. HMT-303 It was a training squadron. Loved when we'd get a grunt. It was a bit shocking for them.
2026-09-24 15:23:13
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Robert G. Braud :
Try running a First class PFT when you only PT when you run a PFT twice a year. No time for PT.
2026-09-25 20:13:17
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Crabernappy :
Truth HMH 463 89-94 flight line mechanic and aircrew door gunner.
2026-10-07 23:35:03
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guillermoguillen785 :
I agree with you 110%. Why? Great question!.
I was one of many Marines that made the transition from Infantry to aviation when my MOS was closed after the Gulf War, due to force reduction period. The mission and long hour work are as you've described, but the Marine Corps spirit is there also. Knowing both fields, helped me appreciate everything i learned, and educated Marines when the time came during comebts such as the one made to you. Semper Fi, Warhammers
2026-09-09 12:06:29
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Eddgie :
Most people (and this includes Marines) don't realize that there are more Marines in Marine Aviation than there are in Infantry and Artillary combined. If the Marine Avation wings were a stand alone air force, it would be the 5th largest air force in the world.
2026-09-26 00:50:50
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Ken sanders :
1984-1991 F4, F18, Mechanic and test cell operator , Tested engines after Maintenance we was always working and or on call , planes have to fly, pilots have to get there hours, zero excuses and no fucks given about your time off planes will fly
2026-09-09 00:11:54
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BamaMajor :
Aviation maintenance Marines outwork EVERYONE
2026-09-08 22:42:13
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Gibsonbaits :
6154 Airframes and Hydraulics, Hueys and Cobras Marine.
2026-09-26 09:11:21
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user5922645558350 :
You should talk about MWWU-1,2&3 Nuclear Biological and Chemical Warfare Units. I was in MWWU-3 Yuma 73-76.
2026-09-10 03:22:59
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ElUserDeLosUsers :
Airwing is insanely and brutally overworked around the clock for hours on end and are at the mercy of anal retentive micromanaging power tripping nimbys due to the nature and responsibilities that come with that MOS ie maintanance and equipment. I was in a Victor unit Kilo 3/1 and did a lot of workups around helos and had a lot of airwing buddies that had no life other than neverending shop hours and logs.
2026-09-08 23:36:07
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Steve Sparks Spohr :
6077 aviation ground support equipment (electrian)
2026-10-02 22:29:56
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Ken Walton :
they do not out work every other MOS/NEC. I can guarantee that.
2026-09-25 20:22:34
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Grey_rider :
MALS-39
2026-10-04 14:55:10
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chaka :
i love the airwing, chill dudes who uplift our moral when we have a tic but lets get this steaight. everyone is there to support thw grunt. period!
2026-09-09 05:17:51
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ajaudette :
hellyeah wingnutz rock
2026-09-09 02:43:28
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MajinR :
My first year i worked 12 on 12 off every day to include weekends for a deployment we were preparing for. Never ended up going and we ended up doing a UDP. All that work for nothing lol. Best example I got but 12s is a regular thing, 10s is normal. Also pulled shifts over 24 hours myself when I was the only qualification available due to leave blocks. Hours are only getting worse too since we support both Navy and Marine training requirements with the F35.
2026-10-03 15:50:50
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