MABs16

**Marine Air Base Squadron 16 (MABS-16)** is a United States Marine Corps aviation ground support unit, part of Marine Aircraft Group 16 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Activated on March 1, 1952, MABS-16 has provided essential airfield operations and support, including fueling, firefighting, and engineering services, for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft. The unit has seen extensive service in major conflicts such as the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. Stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, MABS-16 continues to play a critical role in enabling Marine aviation operations worldwide.