MAG 39

Relive and share the memories of your service-time with your brothers and sisters in arms today. VetFriends.com can help you reconnect.

Did you proudly serve in the MAG 39?

Are you looking for someone who is or was in the MAG 39?

Do you have MAG 39 photos you'd like to share?

Then join a community with your brothers and sisters of the MAG 39.

Branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Members

About MAG 39

Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39) is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit established in 1978 and headquartered at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California. Originally formed to provide command and control for helicopter squadrons supporting I Marine Expeditionary Force, MAG-39 has played key operational roles in numerous exercises and deployments, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. The group comprises several helicopter and tiltrotor squadrons, delivering assault support, close air support, and reconnaissance capabilities to Marine ground forces. Over the decades, MAG-39 has remained a vital component of Marine Corps aviation, adapting to evolving missions and technologies.

Unit Members

Eric Brown

U.S. Marine Corps

MAG 39View Profile

Randolph Evans

U.S. Marine Corps

MAG 39View Profile

Photos

sexy navy wife

U.S. Marine Corps

Honor Flight 165

U.S. Marine Corps • 1989

Partying in the Philippines

U.S. Marine Corps • 1947

Partying in the Philippines

U.S. Marine Corps • 1947

About MAG 39

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Origins in Vietnam: Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39) was commissioned in February 1968 in response to the increasing need for helicopter support during the Vietnam War. • Nickname "The Magnificent 39": MAG-39 is often referred to as "The Magnificent 39" due to its storied operational history and esprit de corps. • Key Role in Operation Dewey Canyon: MAG-39 provided crucial helicopter support during Operation Dewey Canyon, one of the last major Marine Corps operations in Vietnam. • Based at Camp Pendleton: Today, MAG-39 is headquartered at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, supporting the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. • Multi-Aircraft Group: MAG-39 operates a diverse fleet, including the AH-1Z Viper, UH-1Y Venom, and MV-22B Osprey, showcasing its versatile aviation capabilities. • Humanitarian Missions: The group has participated in numerous humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations, such as support during wildfires and hurricane responses. • Involvement in Operation Iraqi Freedom: MAG-39 deployed to Iraq, providing close air support, assault support, and casualty evacuation during significant combat operations. • Training Hub: MAG-39 serves as a major training center for Marine Corps rotary-wing pilots and crew, ensuring readiness for deployments worldwide. • Distinguished Unit Awards: The group and its squadrons have earned multiple awards for outstanding performance and valor in combat and peacetime missions. • Motto: MAG-39’s motto is “Excellence in Action,” reflecting its commitment to operational effectiveness and mission accomplishment.