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A 'one-stop shop': Marine wing support squadrons provide HA/DR support

Article Abstract:

The Marine wing support squadron (MWSS) is usually considered the Marine aircraft wing's (MAW's) principal source for combat logistics that provides aviation ground support (AGS) to a Marine aircraft group. But the engineer, motor transport, medical, life support and surface distribution capabilities of the MWSS make it a true multipurpose squadron in humanitarian assistance/disaster relief (HA/DR) missions.

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Disaster Aid, Disaster Relief & Insurance, Evaluation, Disaster relief, Humanitarian aid

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For the Corps: The title Marine is earned

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The contributions made by Marine Corps towards the nation's security, combat, tactics, doctrine and equipment are described. The Marine Corps takes young men and women and challenges and shapes them physically and mentally by weeks of demanding training so that they can finally earn the much-coveted Marine title.

Military aspects, National security

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The commanding officer and the Chaplain

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The fundamental principle of the American system of government is 'the separation of church and state' which in no way precludes God in one's own way, belonging to the religion of his choice, or practicing no religion. One such relationship between the 'padre' and the commanding officer (CO) is presented.

Public affairs, Active Military Personnel, Religious aspects, Church and state, Military personnel, Strategic aspects, Command of troops

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