What is mwss-374?

MWSS-374 stands for Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, which is a unit of the United States Marine Corps.

This squadron provides logistical and operational support to Marine Aircraft Group 24, headquartered at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Its mission is to enable the MAG-24 to conduct aviation operations anywhere in the world, by providing essential combat service support functions.

Some of the functions carried out by MWSS-374 include airfield operations, fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft maintenance, transportation, engineering, medical and dental support, communications, and supply.

The squadron was activated on May 1, 1986, and has participated in various operations and exercises, including Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

MWSS-374 consists of roughly 800 Marines, organized into four major departments: Operations, Logistics, Maintenance, and Headquarters. Its emblem features a stylized winged sword and lightning bolt, symbolizing the support provided to Marine aviation operations.