MWSS174

Marine Wing Support Squadron 174 (MWSS-174), known as the "Gators," is a United States Marine Corps aviation ground support unit. The squadron was originally activated on June 16, 1986, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. MWSS-174 played a key support role during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, providing essential aviation ground services in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Over the years, the unit has participated in numerous exercises and deployments, maintaining a reputation for logistical excellence and mission readiness within the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.