Greg Antrican

Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 (MWSS-272), known as the "Untouchables," was activated on June 6, 1986, at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina. As part of Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, MWSS-272 provides essential aviation ground support to enable Marine aviation operations. The squadron has participated in major exercises and operations, including deployments in support of Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. MWSS-272 continues to play a vital role in expeditionary airfield support, fueling, engineering, and logistics for Marine Corps aviation missions worldwide.