Marine Air Support Squadron 1
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| Marine Air Support Squadron 1 | |
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| Active | June 25, 1945 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Aviation command and control |
| Role | Provide the DASC |
| Part of | Marine Air Control Group 28 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point |
| Nickname | "Chieftain" |
| Battles/wars | Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Marine Air Support Squadron 1 (MASS-1), is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit that provides the Direct Air Support Center (DASC) for the II Marine Expeditionary Force. They are based out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.
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[edit] Mission
Provide Direct Air Support Center (DASC) capabilities for control and coordination of aircraft operating in direct support of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Operations.”
[edit] History
[edit] Early Years
[edit] The Gulf War and the 1990's
[edit] The Global War on Terror
[edit] Awards
- Presidential Unit Citation Streamer
- Joint Meritorious Unit Award Streamer
- Navy Unit Commendation Streamer
- Meritorious Unit Commendation Streamer
- Marine Corps Expeditionary Streamer
- American Campaign Streamer
- World War II Victory Streamer
- National Defense Service Streamer with 3 Bronze Stars
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamer
- SouthWest Asia Service Streamer with 2 Bronze Stars
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Streamer
- Global War on Terrorism Service Streamer
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