Marine Aircraft Group 25
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Marine Air Group (MAG) 25 was a United States Marine Corps combat air transport group that provided logistical support, including cargo and personnel transport and aeromedical evacuation, to forward units during World War II and the Korean War. During World War II it formed the nucleus of the South Pacific Combat Air Transport Command.[1][2]
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Marine Air Group 25 | |
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Active | July 1942-May 1947; February 1950-January 1956 |
Country | United States |
Type | Utility/Transport |
Role | Assault support |
Part of | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing |
Nickname(s) | Flying Boxcars |
Motto(s) | Securité en Nuages |
Engagements | World War II * Guadalcanal Campaign * New Georgia Campaign * Battle of Vella Lavella * Bougainville Campaign * Philippines Campaign (1944-1945) * Operation Beleaguer Korean War |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Navy Unit Commendation |
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