Marines Finally Return Home After 10-Month Operation EPIC FURY Deployment

U.S. Marine Corps Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 369 held a homecoming event at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton on August 13, 2026, after a 10-month deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit during Operation EPIC FURY.

The squadron, part of Marine Aircraft Group 39 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, returned following its deployment.

The homecoming highlighted the resilience and unwavering support of military families whose sacrifices help sustain the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s global mission.

The 3rd MAW’s mission is to provide combat-ready expeditionary aviation forces capable of short-notice worldwide deployment to Marine Air Ground Task Force, fleet and unified commanders.