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| Marine Wing Support Group 17 | |
|---|---|
 MWSG-17 insignia | |
| Active | 1 July 1953 – 4 June 2012 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Role | Aviation combat service support |
| Part of | Inactive |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Futenma |
| Engagements | Vietnam War |
Marine Wing Support Group 17 (MWSG-17) was a United States Marine Corps aviation ground support unit based at Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. They were composed of two squadrons that provided the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) and III Marine Expeditionary Force with complete airfield operation services (less air traffic control), engineer and transportation support, medical assistance, food services, security support, and other direct combat and combat service support to the Aviation Combat Element. The Group was disbanded on 4 June 2012 and its subordinate units passed to other commands in 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.[1][2]
- ^ "Marine Corps Installations Pacific > News Center > News Article Display". Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ^ "1st MAW bids farewell to MWSG-17".