Marine Wing Communications Squadron 48

Marine Wing Communications Squadron 48
MWCS-48 Insignia
Courtesy of www.marines.mil
Active10 April 1952 – present
Country United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
TypeAviation Command & Control
RoleCommunications
Part ofMarine Air Control Group 48
4th Marine Aircraft Wing
Garrison/HQNaval Station Great Lakes
Motto(s)"Roar of the Corps" Photos of the Squadron
EngagementsOperation Desert Storm
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Commanders
Current
commander
LtCol Ira Benoy

Marine Wing Communications Squadron 48 (abbreviated as MWCS-48) is a communications squadron in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. As part of Marine Air Control Group 48, MWCS-48 provides expeditionary communications for the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, the Aviation Combat Element of Marine Forces Reserve. They are based at Naval Station Great Lakes and their Forward Detachment is located at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and falls under the command of Marine Air Control Group 48 and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing.