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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

Tag: Marine Wing Support Squadron 172

“Sumos” present “Firebirds” with gift of appreciation

IE SHIMA, Okinawa - Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, also known as the “Sumos,” presented Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, also known as the “Firebirds,” with a plaque of appreciation Oct. 28 at the Ie Shima Training Facility in appreciation for their work maintaining a coral runway at the training area.MWSS-172 Marines and

Armorers maintain weapons, aid Marine Corps readiness

OKINAWA, Japan - Most Marines never forget the memories of when they were issued their first rifle at recruit training, including how they learned basic rifle assembly, disassembly, cleaning and operation of the rifle.The Marines behind the caged window of the armory that issued the rifle may have been forgotten, but throughout the Marine Corps

MWSS-172 refuels helicopters during Exercise Lejeune II

CAMP SCHWAB — Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 established forward arming and refueling points Sept. 10 at Landing Zone Phoenix at Camp Schwab to support operations conducted by three Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters during Exercise Lejeune II.MWSS-172 provided refueling support for Marine and Army units during the exercise, which

MWSS-172 constructs landing pads on Ie Shima

IE SHIMA, Japan — Service members operating heavy equipment grade mounds of gravel and dirt, flattening and leveling the landing zone. Other sweat-soaked service members place large planks into place with a thud.The feverish scene, filled with moving equipment and materials, was all part of a well-planned landing zone construction

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III Marine Expeditionary Force