Marine Wing Support Squadron 472
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Marine Wing Support Squadron 472 (MWSS-472) is a reserve aviation ground support unit of the United States Marine Corps. The Headquarters Element of MWSS 472 (-) is located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. In addition to serving as the squadron headquarters, it is also the primary site for all of the Airfield Operations specific Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs). Communications MOS's are also located at the Squadron (-) location. MWSS 472 Detachment A is located at Wyoming, Pennsylvania and serves as the squadron's primary site for motor transport operations and maintenance, as well as food service. Detachment B is located at Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, Massachusetts and serves as the squadron's primary engineer services Site. The squadron falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 49 and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing.
Marine Wing Support Squadron 472 | |
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Country | United States |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Squadron |
Role | Aviation Ground Support |
Size | 500 Marines |
Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 49 4th Marine Aircraft Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst |
Nickname(s) | Dragons |
Engagements | Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LtCol J. R. Kirk |