MWSS-371

Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 (MWSS-371), known as the "Sandsharks," was activated on 1 April 1986 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. The unit provides essential aviation ground support, including airfield operations, engineering, fuel, and motor transport, to Marine aviation units. MWSS-371 has supported numerous operations and exercises, notably deploying in support of Operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom, where it played a critical role in expeditionary airfield establishment and sustainment. The squadron continues to be a key asset in enabling Marine Corps aviation operations worldwide.