Marine Wing Support Squadron 471
| Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 | |
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| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Aviation ground support battalion |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 41 4th Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Motto(s) | "Per Vomer Et Gladius" "By means of plow (share) and sword" |
| Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LtCol Christopher Busch |
Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 (MWSS-471) is a United States Marine Corps Reserve aviation ground support unit. Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota with outlying detachments in Johnstown, Pennsylvania (Det A) and Mount Clemens, Michigan (Det B Engineer Company). The squadron is under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 41 and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing.
Mission
Provide all essential Aviation Ground Support requirements to designated fixed-wing and rotary-wing components of an Aviation Combat Element (ACE), and all supporting or attached elements of the Marine Air Group.
History
See also
- United States Marine Corps Aviation
- Organization of the United States Marine Corps
- List of United States Marine Corps aviation support units
Notes
References
- Bibliography
- Web
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