Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 49

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 49
MALS-49 Insignia
Active1 July 1969 – present
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
TypeLogistics
RoleAviation logistics support
Part ofMarine Aircraft Group 49
4th Marine Aircraft Wing
Garrison/HQStewart Air National Guard Base
Nickname(s)"Magicians"
Motto(s)Gratis Non Est Sufficere
EngagementsOperation Desert Storm
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom
Commanders
Commanding OfficerLtCol 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.