3rd MARINE AIRCRAFT WING – The deceased Marine from the AH-1Z Viper aviation mishap on Oct. 16, 2025, has been identified. He was assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and was based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California. The identity of the Marine is below. Maj. Tyler R. Braconi, 35, a California native, and AH-1Z Viper helicopter pilot. Additional information on the deceased: Maj. Tyler R. Braconi com

We were honored to represent the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing 1st Marine Division and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego at Petco Park for the San Diego Padres v Atlanta Braves. We hope you enjoy this clip of us performing the Marines’ Hymn at the top of the 5th! #marinemusic #usmc #padres #marines | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band

U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, visits Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron's first pilots when it was activated as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron's legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly th