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Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 information


Marine Wing Support Squadron 172
MWSS-172 Insignia
Active16 June 1986 – present
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
TypeAviation ground support squadron
Size350+
Part ofMarine Aircraft Group 36
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Garrison/HQCamp Foster
Nickname(s)"Firebirds"
Motto(s)Committed to Excellence
Commanders
Current
commander
LtCol Nicole A. Penn
Notable
commanders
MajGen Tracy W. King

Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 (MWSS 172) is an aviation support unit of the United States Marine Corps's 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Known as the "Firebirds", they are based out of Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Previously part of Marine Wing Support Group 17 before they disbanded, MWSS-172 now falls under Marine Aircraft Group 36.

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