MWSS-27, MWSG-27, 2ND MAW, MCB Cherry Point, NC

• Origins and Activation: Marine Wing Support Squadron 27 (MWSS-27) traces its origins to the World War II-era Marine Air Base Squadron 27, which was activated on January 1, 1943. The modern MWSS-27 was activated on October 1, 1979, at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina. • Mission: MWSS-27 provides essential aviation ground support to enable operations of Marine Aircraft Group 14 and other aviation units, including airfield operations, engineering, motor transport, and expeditionary airfield services. • Nickname: The unit is known as the "Ironmen," a name that reflects their toughness and resilience in providing support under challenging conditions. • Parent Command: MWSS-27 is a subordinate unit of Marine Wing Support Group 27 (MWSG-27), which falls under the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW), the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. • Expeditionary Airfield Capability: The squadron is capable of constructing and maintaining expeditionary airfields, including rapid runway repair, fueling, and aircraft recovery operations, making it vital for forward-deployed aviation missions. • Humanitarian Operations: MWSS-27 has supported numerous humanitarian missions, including disaster relief after hurricanes and other natural disasters along the East Coast and in the Caribbean. • Combat Deployments: MWSS-27 personnel have deployed to support combat operations in Operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom, providing critical airfield and ground support services in austere environments. • Engineering Excellence: The squadron is renowned for its engineering capabilities, constructing runways, helicopter landing zones, and other infrastructure for Marine Corps and joint force aviation operations. • Cherry Point Location: MWSS-27 is based at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, which is one of the largest Marine Corps air stations and a key location for East Coast aviation operations, logistics, and training. • Unit Awards: MWSS-27 and MWSG-27 have earned multiple unit commendations and awards over the years for their outstanding support, including Navy Unit Commendations and Meritorious Unit Commendations.