Marine Wing Support Squadron - 473

Marines from MWSS 473 Detachment Bravo hoisting F/A-18A into place at its new location at Westworth Village City Hall.

U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron-473, Marine Aircraft Group-41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, practices grenade throwing at Camp Pendleton, California, July 21, 2024. This training is essential for developing the Marines' proficiency in handling and deploying grenades accurately and safely. By practicing these skills, Marines enhance their combat effectiveness, ensuring they can neutralize threats and achieve mission objectives in various combat scenarios. The training also reinforces the importance of precision, timing, and situational awareness, which are critical components of operational success in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Robert James)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron-473, Marine Aircraft Group-41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing participate in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) training at Camp Pendleton, CA, July 20, 2024. The training exercise is designed to enhance the Marines' readiness and operational capabilities in a CBRN environment, ensuring they are prepared to respond effectively to various CBRN threats. The Marines practiced donning protective gear and navigating through a simulated contaminated area, focusing on maintaining mission-critical tasks under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Robert James)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron-473, Marine Aircraft Group-41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct Humvee rollover training at Camp Pendleton, California, July 16, 2024. This training is designed to prepare Marines for the potential dangers of vehicle rollovers by teaching them proper egress techniques and safety procedures. By experiencing controlled rollover scenarios, Marines gain confidence and proficiency in escaping from overturned vehicles, significantly improving their survivability in real-world incidents. The training enhances their operational readiness and ensures they are better equipped to handle unexpected challenges during missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Robert James)

U. S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron-473, Marine Aircraft Group-41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, work in partnership with soldiers from the Army Reserve 412th Theater Engineer Command to construct a building at Camp Kamassa in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, July 2, 2024. The construction project at Camp Kamassa is sourced by the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training, a program established to offer key services to American communities while offering joint training opportunities to increase deployment readiness for U. S. Armed Forces. Camp Kamassa is Mississippi’s only year-round handicap accessible camp facility for children and adults with serious illnesses, physical and mental challenges, and other special needs. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Kristin Onofrio)