Marine Wing Support Squadron 273
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Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 (MWSS-273) is an aviation ground support unit of the United States Marine Corps. The squadron is based out of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina and falls under the command of Marine Air Control Group 28 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. MWSS-273 has supported Marine Corps aviation operations around the world to include during the Gulf War and multiple combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 | |
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Country | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Aviation ground support squadron |
Part of | Marine Air Control Group 28 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort |
Nickname(s) | Sweathogs |
Motto(s) | "Send in the Sweathogs!" |
Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Allied Force War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Iraq War |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | LtCol. Arleigh B. Lacefield |
Executive Officer | Maj. Thomas R. Abbott |
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