David Devine

Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 (MWSS-372), known as the "Diamondbacks," was activated on 2 June 1986 at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, California. The squadron provides essential aviation ground support to enable the operations of Marine aviation units, including airfield services, engineering, and logistics. MWSS-372 has supported numerous operations, including deployments to Southwest Asia during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, as well as Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. The unit continues to play a vital role in expeditionary airfield operations and support for Marine Corps aviation both at home and abroad.

Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific (HqSvcBn, FMFPac), located at Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, has played a crucial administrative and logistical support role since its establishment. Originally activated to provide essential command, control, and support services to the FMFPac headquarters, the battalion has been pivotal in ensuring operational readiness for Marine forces throughout the Pacific theater. Over the decades, HqSvcBn has adapted to evolving mission requirements, supporting major operations from the Cold War era to contemporary regional security initiatives. Its personnel continue to facilitate the effective functioning of FMFPac, cementing the battalion's reputation as the backbone of Pacific Marine operations.