Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron-39 [MALS-39]
Provisional Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 39 was activated on 16 April 1968 at Marine Quang Tri Airfield, Republic of Vietnam. Assigned to Provisional Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39) of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, the Squadron's mission was to provide logistical support for the tactical squadrons and tactical elements located at Quang Tri, Dong Ha, and Khe Sanh. Provisional Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 39 was deactivated on 25 October 1969.
Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 39 was reactivated at Camp Pendleton, Calif., on 1 September 1978 to provide support for the UH1 "Huey", AH1 "Cobra", and OV-10 "Bronco". The squadron was redesignated on 1 October 1988 as Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39 (MALS-39). This change placed aviation logistics support function firmly under the cognizance of one commanding officer to more efficiently and effectively serve the requirements of supported flying squadrons and Marine Air Ground Task Forces. MALS-39 provides all the aviation supply and intermediate level of aircraft maintenance, avionics, and ordnance support for eight flying squadrons. Additionally, whenever the flying squadrons deploy, whether in the United States or overseas, MALS-39 augments these squadrons with its Marines to ensure optimum aviation logistics support in every clime and place.
During the last few years, Marines from MALS-39 have seen action throughout the world. Elements of the squadron participated during the Gulf War and in the liberation of Kuwait. The Marines also participated in Operation "Restore Hope" in Africa. MALS-39 Marines continually deploy to the Western Pacific supporting unit deployments to Okinawa, Japan, and Marine Expeditionary Units afloat. Routinely, the squadron provides personnel, equipment, and aviation components in support of Combined Arms Exercises at Marine Corps Air/Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., and Weapons Training Instruction at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz.
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39's mission is to provide aviation-peculiar logistics support for the 182 aircrafts assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 39, in garrison and contingencies. This support includes, but is not limited to, Intermediate Level Maintenance, Aviation Ordnance, Aviation Supply, Aviation Information Systems.
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