Marine Aircraft Group 36 (MAG-36) is a unit of the United States Marine Corps that operates as part of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Based at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa, Japan, MAG-36 provides aviation support for various military operations and training exercises in the Pacific region. The group is composed of several squadrons, including helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft units. MAG-36 plays a crucial role in enhancing the operational capabilities of the Marine Corps by conducting missions such as transport, reconnaissance, and close air support.