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VMFA(AW)-121, also known as the "Green Knights," is a distinguished United States Marine Corps fighter attack squadron. Originally commissioned in 1941, the unit flew various aircraft during World War II, including the F4U Corsair, and later saw combat in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Transitioning through multiple aircraft over the decades, VMFA(AW)-121 became the first operational Marine Corps squadron to fly the F-35B Lightning II in 2012. The squadron has been forward deployed to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, supporting U.S. interests and regional security in the Indo-Pacific.

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29 (MALS-29), known as the "Wolverines," was activated on October 1, 1988, at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina. As part of Marine Aircraft Group 29, MALS-29 provides aviation logistics support, including intermediate-level maintenance, aviation supply, and ordnance support, primarily for rotary-wing and tiltrotor aircraft. The squadron has supported numerous operations, including Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, by deploying detachments and providing critical logistical support to Marine aviation units. Over the years, MALS-29 has been recognized for its excellence in supporting combat readiness and sustaining Marine Corps aviation operations worldwide.

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 (MALS-12), based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, provides aviation logistics support to Marine Aircraft Group 12 and other forward-deployed aviation units in the Western Pacific. Originally activated during World War II, MALS-12 has supported numerous operations in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Korean War, Vietnam War, and ongoing joint exercises with allied forces. The squadron specializes in intermediate-level maintenance, aviation supply, and ordnance support, ensuring mission readiness for deployed aircraft. As a critical logistics hub, MALS-12 continues to enhance U.S. Marine Corps aviation capabilities in support of regional stability and security.

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 (MALS-11), known as the "Devilfish," was originally activated in December 1921 as Flight 1, 2nd Air Squadron. The unit played a critical support role during World War II in the Pacific theater, providing aviation logistics and maintenance to Marine aircraft. Over the decades, MALS-11 has supported numerous operations, including the Korean War, Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and the Global War on Terrorism. Today, MALS-11 continues to deliver comprehensive aviation logistics support to Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11), ensuring the operational readiness of Marine Corps aviation assets.