Marine Aircraft Group 29

Marine Aircraft Group 29
MAG-29's insignia
Active1 May 1972-Present
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
TypeHelicopter Aircraft Group
RoleAssault Support
Close-in Fire Support
Training
Part of2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
II Marine Expeditionary Force
Garrison/HQMarine Corps Air Station New River
Nickname(s)War Eagles
Motto(s)Utility, Attack, Assault
EngagementsOperation Desert Storm
Operation Restore Hope
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCol David M. Fitzsimmons
Executive OfficerLtCol Walter C. Cunningham III

Marine Aircraft Group 29 (MAG-29) is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina. The group is currently composed of four CH-53E Super Stallion squadrons including the Fleet Replacement Squadron, two Light Attack Helicopter Squadrons flying AH-1Z Vipers and UH-1Y Venoms, and a maintenance and logistics squadron.