Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One

Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One MAWTS1 provides standardized advanced tactical training & certification of unit instructor qualifications that support Marine Aviation training & readiness

Welcome to the official Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, Yuma page. The mission of MAWTS-1 is to provide standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications that support Marine Aviation training and readiness and to provide assistance in the development and employment of aviation weapons and tactics. It is our goal to provide the pu

blic with information and news and allow for an open forum of discussion about topics concerning MAWTS-1 and its mission. While this is an open forum, it's also a family friendly one, so please keep your comments clean. In addition, we ask that you follow our posting guidelines here. Violation of the guidelines below will result in your post being removed.

-We do not under any circumstance allow graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments or submissions nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone or any organization.

-We do not allow solicitations or advertisements. This includes promotion or endorsement of any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency.

-We do not allow comments that suggest or encourage illegal activity.

-We do not allow posts that affect the force protection or operational security of our service members or their loved ones.

-You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided. The appearance of external links on this site does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of the Combat Center, the U.S. Marine Corps or the Department of Defense. Thank you for your continued support of the United States Marine Corps and MAWTS-1.

In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, t...
03/05/2025

In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, the United States Marine Corps has reviewed and adjusted its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities. As a result, certain posts have been removed or modified to maintain consistency with federal guidance and uphold the integrity of our official communication channels.

The Marine Corps remains committed to transparency, professionalism, and adherence to DoD directives while continuing to engage with our community in a manner that reflects our core values of honor, courage, and commitment.

For any questions regarding social media policies, please refer to official DoD guidance available at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/.

Semper Fidelis.

PULL, PULL, PULL 💪MAWTS-1 participated in the annual Super Squadron where units compete against each other and boost uni...
01/26/2024

PULL, PULL, PULL 💪

MAWTS-1 participated in the annual Super Squadron where units compete against each other and boost unit morale.

Congratulations to MAWTS-1 for leaving it all out there.

Photos by Cpl. Alejandro Fernandez

Happy 248th birthday Marines 🎂🥳Semper Fidelis
11/10/2023

Happy 248th birthday Marines 🎂🥳

Semper Fidelis

Frequencies📡📡📡U.S. Marines with Spectrum Warfare Department (SWD) rehearsed using electronic systems to identify friendl...
09/28/2023

Frequencies📡📡📡

U.S. Marines with Spectrum Warfare Department (SWD) rehearsed using electronic systems to identify friendly and enemy frequencies during a training exercise part of WTI 1-24.

Photos by Lance Cpl. Ruben Padilla

🚨Retirement Alert 🚨 After 20 years of honorable service, Master Sgt. Max M. Bartko has retired. On Aug. 18, 2023, Master...
08/24/2023

🚨Retirement Alert 🚨

After 20 years of honorable service, Master Sgt. Max M. Bartko has retired.

On Aug. 18, 2023, Master Sgt. Max M. Bartko held his retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona.

From MAWTS-1 to you, thank you for your service.



Photos by Lance Cpl. Ruben Padilla

Did You Know? 🧠 ●The UH-1Y Venom was first deployed in January 2009 aboard the USS Boxer amphibious assault ship with th...
07/26/2023

Did You Know? 🧠

●The UH-1Y Venom was first deployed in January 2009 aboard the USS Boxer amphibious assault ship with the 13th MEU!

●For more UH-1Y history, check out our infographic.



Graphic by Lance Cpl. Ruben Padilla

Huey History 🧠●1964, the Marine Corps first. obtained the UH-1E helicopter, used during the Vietnam War for offensive a...
07/19/2023

Huey History 🧠

●1964, the Marine Corps first. obtained the UH-1E helicopter, used during the Vietnam War for offensive air support and troop transport.

●1971, the Marine Corps introduced the UH-1N helicopter, used during the Vietnam and Iraq wars for offensive air support, medical evacuations, and command and control.

●2009, the Marine Corps first deployed the UH-1Y helicopter, used in Afghanistan for close air support, search and rescue, aerial reconnaissance, command and control and is used to this day.

06/23/2023

MAWTS-1 SUMMER SAFETY ☀️

This week marks the beginning of summer, and we are feeling it here at the Sunniest City on Earth, Yuma, AZ.

Remember, you are the first line of defense to your own safety. Stay safe and have fun!
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WTI 1-24...COMING THIS FALL 🍂



Video by Lance Cpl. Ruben Padilla

HAPPY FLAG DAY! 🇺🇸"How Betsy Made the Flag” - Charles A. Miles Said Washington to Betsy Ross, "A flag our nation needsTo...
06/14/2023

HAPPY FLAG DAY! 🇺🇸

"How Betsy Made the Flag” - Charles A. Miles

Said Washington to Betsy Ross, "A flag our nation needs

To lead our valiant soldiers on to high and noble deeds

Now can you make one for us, to which she made reply,

"I am not certain if I can; At least I'll gladly try."

So she took some red for the blood they shed

Some white for purity,

Some stars so bright from the sky overhead

Some blue for loyalty,

And sewed them all together,

For loyal hearts and true,

And hand in hand as one we stand

For the red, the white and the blue.

Said Betsy Ross to Washington, "Your country's flag behold!"

And through his tear-dimmed eyes he saw the stars and stripes unfold.

Then to his breast he clasped it, and looked to heaven above.

"Oh may it ever stand," he cried, "For rights and truth and love."

🚨PROMOTION ALERT🚨Shout out to STAFF SERGEANT David Ramirez who was promoted today at Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics...
06/13/2023

🚨PROMOTION ALERT🚨

Shout out to STAFF SERGEANT David Ramirez who was promoted today at Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One.

Congratulations!



Photos by Lance Cpl. Ruben Padilla 📷

Last week one of our own -1 Marines earned their blood stripe and was meritoriously promoted as a Non-Commissioned O...
06/08/2023



Last week one of our own -1 Marines earned their blood stripe and was meritoriously promoted as a Non-Commissioned Officer 💯👏

Congratulations CORPORAL Victoria Tarr!



Photos by Lance Cpl. Alejandro Fernandez

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Yuma, AZ
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