Marine Air Support Squadron 1
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Marine Air Support Squadron 1 (MASS-1) is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit that provides the Direct Air Support Center to coordinate close air support for the II Marine Expeditionary Force. Callsign "Chieftain," the squadron is based out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, and falls under the command of Marine Air Control Group 28 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
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Marine Air Support Squadron 1 | |
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Founded | 1 July 1943; 80 years ago (1943-07-01)[1] |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Aviation command and control |
Role | Provide the DASC |
Part of | Marine Air Control Group 28 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point |
Nickname(s) | "Chieftain" |
Engagements | Operation Power Pack Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LtCol Martin R. Bebell |
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