Marine Wing Support Squadron 174

{{Infobox military unit

| unit_name = Marine Wing Support Squadron 174

| image = MWSS-174 insignia.jpg

| image_size = 150

| caption = MWSS-174 insignia

| dates = *1988 - 8 Sep 1994 {{r|Reactivate}}

24 Apr 2013 - present

| country = United States

| branch = United States Marine Corps

| type = Aviation ground support squadron

| command_structure = Marine Aircraft Group 24
1st Marine Aircraft Wing

| commander1 = LtCol Matthew Schultz

| commander1_label = Commanding Officer

| commander2 =

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| garrison = Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay

| nickname = Gryphons

| motto = "Gryphons Will Go!"

| battles =

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Marine Wing Support Squadron 174 (MWSS-174) is an aviation ground support unit of the United States Marine Corps.The squadron is based out of Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 24 and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.

Mission

On order, MWSS-174 rapidly deploys task-organized forces to conduct distributed, minimal signature aviation ground support (AGS) operations within the USINDOPACOM Area of Responsibility in order to extend the operational reach and endurance of MAG-24, 1st MAW, and joint expeditionary aviation operations.

History

Marine Wing Support Squadron 174 was originally commissioned in 1988 at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The squadron supported operations throughout the Persian Gulf and Pacific Region until it was decommissioned on 8 September 1994.{{r|Reactivate}}

On 8 November 2021 Marine Wing Support Detachment 24 was redesignated as Marine Wing Support Squadron 174 as part of the Marine Corps Force Design 2030 initiative. Force Design aligned an MWSS at each air station assigned to each Marine Aircraft Group.{{cite web |url=https://www.dvidshub.net/news/408947/1st-marine-aircraft-wing-re-activates-marine-wing-support-squadron-174-after-27-years |title=1st Marine Aircraft Wing Re-activates Marine Wing Support Squadron 174 After 27 Years |last=Fox |first=Capt Jordan |date= 8 Nov 2021|website=DVIDS |publisher=United States Marine Corps |access-date=9 Nov 2021 |quote=}}

Gallery

MWSD-24.jpg

MWSS-174 squadron insignia.jpg

Awards

Since the beginning of World War II, the United States military has honored various units for extraordinary heroism or outstanding non-combat service. This information is compiled by the United States Marine Corps History Division and is certified by the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

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National Defense Service Streamer

1990-1994, 2013–present

Gulf War, War on Terrorism

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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Streamer

2013–present

War on Terrorism

Notes

References

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;Web

[https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/News/News-Article-Display/Article/539919/mwsd-24-is-official-fully-operational/ MWSD-24 is official, fully operational]

External links

[https://www.1stmaw.marines.mil/Subordinate-Units/Marine-Aircraft-Group-24/MWSD-24/ MWSD-24's Official Website]

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