Marine Aircraft Group 29
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Marine Aircraft Group 29 (MAG-29) is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina. The group is currently composed of four CH-53E Super Stallion squadrons including the Fleet Replacement Squadron, two Light Attack Helicopter Squadrons flying AH-1Z Vipers and UH-1Y Venoms, and a maintenance and logistics squadron.
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Marine Aircraft Group 29 | |
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Active | 1 May 1972-Present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Helicopter Aircraft Group |
Role | Assault Support Close-in Fire Support Training |
Part of | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing II Marine Expeditionary Force |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station New River |
Nickname(s) | War Eagles |
Motto(s) | Utility, Attack, Assault |
Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Restore Hope Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | Col Richard D. Joyce |
Executive Officer | LtCol Brandon D. Brown |
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