Official MWSS 174 Expeditionary Airfields Patch

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Official MWSS 174 Expeditionary Airfields Patch — Marine Wing Support Squadron 174 Gryphons Expeditionary Airfields PVC Patch MWSS-174 Gryphons — the expeditionary airfield builder s of Hawaii, the Marines who construct and operate the airfields that Marine aviation needs to fight. Marine Wing Support Squadron 174 (MWSS-174), the "Gryphons," is a USMC wing support squadron based at MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, as part of MAG-24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. MWSS-174 provides expeditionary airfield services including airfield construction and maintenance, aviation ground support, weather services, and base defense for Marine aviation units operating from austere and expeditionary airfields. The expeditionary airfield mission is one of the most critical capabilities in Marine aviation. When Marines need to operate aircraft from a location where no airfield exists, MWSS-174's engineers and support Marines build one — laying expeditionary matting, establishing arresting gear, setting up fuel systems, and creating the infrastructure needed for flight operations. The Gryphons' ability to create operational airfields in remote, austere locations gives Marine aviation the tactical flexibility to operate anywhere in the world. Based in Hawaii, MWSS-174 trains across the Pacific, preparing for the expeditionary airfield operations that would be critical in any Indo-Pacific contingency. Perfect For: MWSS-174 Gryphons members and veterans, Marine wing support community, expeditionary airfield engineers, MAG-24 personnel, and Marine aviation support patch collectors. MWSS-174 Gryphons — building airfields where none exist — the Gryphons create the runways that Marine aviation needs. Show more