Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 49 | |
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Active | 1 July 1969 – present |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Logistics |
Role | Aviation logistics support |
Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 49 4th Marine Aircraft Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Stewart Air National Guard Base |
Nickname(s) | "Magicians" |
Motto(s) | Gratis Non Est Sufficere |
Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | LtCol Jeff Dean |
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 49 (MALS-49) is a reserve aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are currently based at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York and fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 49 (MAG-49) and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW). The squadron 49 is the only MALS in the 4th MAW with an active duty core of maintenance and aviation supply personnel. MALS-49 is currently structured with six separate and distinct divisions of maintenance, supporting three separate and distinct sites, along with five flying squadrons.