MALS-16

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16 (MALS-16) was activated on March 1, 1952, as Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron 16 at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) El Toro, California. Over the decades, the unit has provided aviation logistics support—such as maintenance, supply, and ordnance—to Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16) and its squadrons. MALS-16 has been deployed in support of major operations including the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. The squadron is now based at MCAS Miramar, California, and continues to play a critical role in ensuring the readiness and sustainability of Marine aviation assets.