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Marine Wing Support Group 27 | |
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Active | 1 July 1953 - 14 May 2012 22 May 2018 - active |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Role | Aviation combat service support |
Part of | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing II Marine Expeditionary Force |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point |
Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel John P. Sullivan, Jr. |
Marine Wing Support Group 27 (MWSG-27) is a United States Marine Corps aviation combat service support unit based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. It was composed of four squadrons, which provide the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and II 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 aviation combat elements.