New commanding general takes over Marine Corps air wing with unit at Camp Pendleton

MIRAMAR — Major Gen. Kevin Iiams assumed command of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Friday, July 13, during a ceremony held on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
Iiams took over the 14,200-strong wing from Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, who took command of the wing in July 2016.
“We’re going to focus on the things that have always made this MAW great,” Iiams told those gathered. “Let’s fix, fly, fight, blend a little bit of fun into that, and