Marine Air Control Group MACG-18 — Embroidered Patch
Pacific Air Command and Control
MACG-18 is the eyes, ears, and nerve center of Marine aviation in the Western Pacific. From MCAS Futenma, this group coordinates the air defense, air traffic control, and direct air support operations that keep 1st MAW's aviation assets organized, deconflicted, and lethal. This officially licensed patch represents the command and control warriors of the Pacific.
Marine Air Control Group 18 serves under the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, coordinating the Marine Air Command and Control System for Marine aviation operations across the Indo-Pacific. The group's subordinate units include Marine Air Control Squadrons, Marine Air Support Squadrons, Low Altitude Air Defense Battalions, and communications units that provide air surveillance, early warning, airspace management, and direct air support coordination. MACG-18 is essential to maintaining the air superiority and command structure that enables Marine aviation to fight and win in the Pacific.
Perfect For:
MACG-18 veterans and active duty Marines, 1st MAW air command and control personnel, MCAS Futenma community, and Marine aviation C2 collectors.
Controlling the Pacific Skies.