Marine Wing Support Squadron 172
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| Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 | |
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| Active | June 16, 1986 - present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Aviation ground support squadron |
| Size | 600+ |
| Part of | Marine Wing Support Group 17 1st Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Futenma |
| Nickname | "Firebirds" |
Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 (MWSS 172) is an aviation ground support unit of the United States Marine Corps. Known as the "Firebirds", they are based out of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The squadron is part of Marine Wing Support Group 17 and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.
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[edit] Mission
Provide all essential Aviation Ground Support requirements to a designated rotary-wing component of a Marine Aviation Combat Element. Additionally, an implied mission is to supplement airbase facilities and services at a collocated Marine Corps Air Station, which is performed aboard MCAS Futenma.
[edit] History
On June 16,1986 immediately upon the deactivation of Wing Transportation Squadron 17, Wing Engineer Squadron 17, and Marine Air Base Squadron 36, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 (MWSS-172) was activated at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan.
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