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**Marine Wing Support Group 27, Detachment B, Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS), Beaufort, SC** has a distinguished history supporting Marine Corps aviation operations. Initially established as part of the larger Marine Wing Support Group 27, Detachment B provided vital aviation ground support at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina. The detachment worked closely with Marine Air Control Squadron units, ensuring effective airfield operations, communications, and logistical support for both training and operational deployments. Over the years, Mwsg 27 Det B contributed significantly to the readiness and operational success of Marine aviation forces on the East Coast, supporting exercises and real-world contingencies. Their legacy reflects the Marine Corps’ emphasis on integrated support and expeditionary aviation capability.

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• Origins and Designation: MWSG-27 Detachment B (Marine Wing Support Group 27, Det B), was originally part of the broader Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) and Marine Wing Support Squadrons (MWSS) responsible for aviation ground support. • Beaufort Location: Detachment B operated at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, providing direct support to Marine aviation units stationed there, including F/A-18 Hornet squadrons. • Aviation Ground Support: The unit specialized in essential tasks such as airfield operations, fuel supply, engineering, motor transport, and emergency services, ensuring that aviation units could operate efficiently. • Desert Storm Support: During Operation Desert Storm, MWSG-27 and its detachments played critical roles in preparing and supporting deployed squadrons from MCAS Beaufort. • Humanitarian Missions: Detachment B participated in humanitarian operations, providing disaster relief and engineering support domestically and abroad when called upon. • Legacy in Training: The unit was integral in large-scale training exercises, such as Combined Arms Exercises (CAX), sharpening the Marine Corps’ readiness and interoperability. • Reorganization and Deactivation: Over the years, the structure of MWSG-27 and its detachments, including Det B, underwent several reorganizations in response to shifting Marine Corps aviation and support strategies. • Decorations and Awards: Members of Det B earned numerous individual and unit awards for their exceptional performance in both peacetime and combat operations. • Family and Community Ties: Marines stationed at MCAS Beaufort with Det B formed strong relationships with the local community, participating in outreach and public service projects. • Enduring Legacy: Though reorganized under different designations over time, the spirit and mission of MWSG-27 Det B live on through its former members and the continued support of Marine aviation ground operations at MCAS Beaufort.