The Squadron provided Aviation Ground Support to multiple Marine Air Groups by constructing and operating Forward Arming and Refueling Points at Al Kabrit, Qahar, Khanjar, and Tanijib, Saudi Arabia.

The last elements of the Squadron returned to the United States on 15 June 1991 and rapidly resumed peace-time operations to provide Aviation Ground Support (AGS) for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing at MCAS Cherry Point and at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue (MCALF Bogue), North Carolina.

Deploying to Kuwait, the squadron quickly established Camp Workhorse, which was eventually used as the staging area for all 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing ground units before they crossed over into Iraq during OIF.

While supporting the combat operations deep into Iraq, MWSS-271 provided five FARPs, three on the way to Baghdad and two further north, which finally ended in Tikrit, the home of Saddam Hussein.

From January to March 2011 MWSS-271 was attached to the USS Gunston Hall in support of Southern Partnership Station 2011 in Central and South America.