Marine Wing Support Squadron 172

Marine Wing Support Squadron 172
MWSS-172 Insignia
Active	16 June 1986 – present
Country	United States
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Type	Aviation ground support squadron
Size	350+
Part of	Marine Aircraft Group 36 1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Garrison/HQ	Camp Foster
Nickname(s)	"Firebirds"
Motto(s)	Committed to Excellence
Commanders
Current commander	LtCol Nicole A. Penn
Notable commanders	MajGen Tracy W. King

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Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 (MWSS 172) is an aviation support unit of the United States Marine Corps's 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Known as the "Firebirds", they are based out of Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Previously part of Marine Wing Support Group 17 before they disbanded, MWSS-172 now falls under Marine Aircraft Group 36.