Marine Aircraft Group 16 | |
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Active | 1 March 1952 – present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Helicopter group |
Role | Assault support |
Part of | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing I Marine Expeditionary Force |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar |
Engagements | |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Col Sean "Depot" Hoewing |
Marine Aircraft Group 16 is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar that is currently composed of four V-22 Osprey squadrons, four CH-53 Super Stallion squadrons, one Personnel Support Detachment, and an aviation logistics squadron. The group falls under the command of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and the I Marine Expeditionary Force.