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On order, MWSS-174 rapidly deploys task-organized forces to conduct distributed, minimal signature aviation ground support (AGS) operations within the USINDOPACOM Area of Responsibility in order to extend the operational reach and endurance of MAG-24, 1st MAW, and joint expeditionary aviation operations.

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MWSS-174 hosts simulated BRAAT training

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing participate in simulated Base Recovery...

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U.S. Marines and U.S. Army Soldiers train during a FEX

A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook attached to 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment collects forward arming and refueling point equipment from U.S. Marines...

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MWSS Engineer Company of the Year, MWSS-174

U.S. Marines with Engineer Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing pose for a...

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MWSS-174 Installs a Helipad at MCTAB

U.S. Marines with Expeditionary Airfield Platoon, Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing place aluminum...

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MWSS-174 Engineer FEX

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hector Vilches, a Heavy Equipment Operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine...

MWSS-174 Leaders

Commanding Officer

Marine Wing Support Squadron 174

Lieutenant Colonel John A. Fulton assumed command of Marine Wing Support Squadron 174 in June, 2025.

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Executive Officer

Marine Wing Support Squadron 174

Major Nathan M. Uebelhart currently serves as the Executive Officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron 174.

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Sergeant Major

Marine Wing Support Squadron 174

Sergeant Major Kevin P. Hopkins currently serves as the Sergeant Major of Marine Wing Support Squadron 174.

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Marine Wing Support Squadron 174
Marine Aircraft Group 24
BOX 63049
MCBH Kaneohe Bay, HI 96863-3049

MWSS-174 rapidly deploys task-organized forces to conduct distributed, minimal signature aviation ground support (AGS) operations within the USINDOPACOM Area of Responsibility in order to extend the operational reach and endurance of MAG-24, 1st MAW, and joint expeditionary aviation operations.

MWSS 174 activated 16 June 1986 at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, as Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, and assigned to Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Fleet Marine Force.

The unit relocated to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii 1 October 1988 and reassigned to Marine Aircraft Group 24. 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Fleet Marine Force.

MWSS-174 participated in operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Southwest Asia, from September 1990 to February 1991.

The squadron was deactivated on 30 September 1994.

On 24 April 2013, the unit was reactivated at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii as Marine Wing Support Detachment 24 and assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.

The unit was redesignated on 15 October 2021 as Marine Wing Support Squadron 174

Squadron Duty Officer (SDO)
Cell: 808-216-0161

988 - Veterans/Military Crisis Line
Phone: 988 then press 1 or text 838255
Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Military OneSource
Phone: (800) 342-9647
Website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

Marine Corps Base Hawaii- Community Counseling Program
Phone: (808) 257-7780/8803
Website: https://hawaii.usmc-mccs.org/marine-family-support/prevention-and-counseling/community-counseling

Tripler Army Medical Center - Emergency Room
Phone: (808) 433-3707/3706
Website: https://tripler.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Urgent-Emergency-Care/Emergency-Department

MAG-24 Chaplains
Phone: (808) 375-3330

MAG-24 Military & Family Life Counselors
Phone: (808) 437-1552/688-7221

SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & RESPONSE

VICTIM ADVOCATES (SAPR-VA)

2ndLt Goddard
NIPR: daniel.i.goddard.mil@usmc.mil
Office: 808-496-3323

CIV Armstrong
NIPR: alicia.j.armstrong.civ@usmc.mil
Office: 808-294-0447

Sexual Assault and Support Line
Hawaii 24/7 808-216-0126

DOD Safe Helpline
1-877-995-5247

SAPR Resources

Deployment Readiness Coordinator
Commercial: 808-257-3273

Marine Corps Family Team Building Hawaii

How to report a PAC complaint

Chain of Command. The Chain of Command or Command designated personnel (EOC) is the primary and preferred channel to prevent and respond to complaints of PAC. Use of the chain of command to address PAC exemplifies trust in leadership to quickly and effectively address violations of our standards.

Equal Opportunity Coordinator (EOC). The EOC is an authorized source within the command to receive complaints on behalf of the commander. EOCs are appointed by their commander and are there if the immediate supervisor is not able to be used.

MWSS-174 Equal Opportunity Coordinator
GySgt Munoz, Crystalee
Office: (808) 257-0065

MAG-24 Equal Opportunity Advisor
GySgt Salcido, Crystal
Office: (808) 347-5678
NIPR: crystal.salcido@usmc.mil

Anonymous Reporting. Anonymous Reports may be communicated by several means, including but not limited to organizational hotlines or advice lines, electronic mail, or official telephone lines. Action taken will depend on the extent of the information provided by the complainants. Service members who file a complaint in-person cannot choose to remain anonymous.

Units

Units

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CAPT Robert W. Peters III is a native of Boston, MA. He is an ordained minister of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, endorsed by the Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries to serve as a chaplain in the United States Navy.

CAPT Peters earned undergraduate degrees in Commercial Art Illustration from Oakwood University, in Huntsville Alabama and Communication Graphics from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He received a Master of Divinity from Andrews Theological Seminary in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He earned a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. He became a Doctor of Strategic Leadership from Regent University, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

In March of 1992 CAPT Peters joined the United States Marine Corps. Over the next eight years he became a Naval Aviator. He was a helicopter pilot with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 162. He deployed with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and participated in Operations Autumn Shelter, Balkan Calm, Silver Knight, and Operation Deliberate Forge.

In August of 2000 CAPT Peters joined the Navy to become a chaplain. Since, he has served as Command Chaplain with Command Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8), Third Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego CA, 1^st Battalion 1^st Marines and 1st Marine Division Headquarters Battalion Chaplain, Camp Pendleton, CA. He is a graduate of the Naval War College, in Newport RI. He was an Instructor and Professional Development Deputy Director at the Naval Chaplaincy School and Center in Columbia, South Carolina. He served as the III Marine Expeditionary Force Deputy Chaplain, 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade Chaplain and III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group Chaplain, in Okinawa Japan. He was the Director, Chaplain Accessions Programs at Navy Recruiting Command in Millington TN. He currently serves as Wing Chaplain for 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in Okinawa Japan.

CAPT Peters’ personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (Third Award), and Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (Fourth Award).