Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12
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1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Iwakuni, Japan

Who We Are

Provide aviation logistics expertise, planning and material to MAG-12 and its subordinate tactical aircraft squadrons in order to support operational contingencies, theater security cooperation plans, and training exercises in the Pacific Command area of responsibility.

 

MALS-12 Leaders

Commanding Officer
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12

Lieutenant Colonel Walter M. Raines currently serves as the Commanding Officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12.

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Executive Officer
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12

Major Seamus B. Carey currently serves as the Executive Officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12.

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Senior Enlisted Leader
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12

Sergeant Major Sean J. Grantham currently serves as the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 Command Senior Enlisted Leader.

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Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12
Marine Aircraft Group 12
UNIT 37161
FPO AP 96310-7161

 

MALS-12 Readiness Coordinator:
SSgt Calhoun, Eric K.
DSN: 315-255-3629
MALS12_URC@USMC.MIL

For matters pertaining to Sponsorship and Permanent Change of Station, please contact this email as well.


           

 

 

 

 

MALS-12 Equal Opportunity:
1stLt Greenspan, Andrew S.
DSN: 315-255-3546
ANDREW.GREENSPAN@USMC.MIL


           

 

 

World War II

Activated as Headquarters and Services Squadron 12 (HQSQ-12) on 1 March 1942, the squadron was assigned in May of that year to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and was re-designated on 1 July as Headquarters Squadron 12 (HS-12). Throughout World War II, HS-12 was attached to both the 1st and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wings and participated in numerous campaigns throughout the Northern Solomons, LeyteLuzon, and the Southern Philippines. Re-deployed to Beiping, China in October 1945, to participate in the post-war occupation of Northern China.

Korean War

The squadron was called to action on the Korean peninsula at the outbreak of hostilities. Deployed to Wonson, Korea in October 1950, HS-12 distinguished itself in combat during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, East Central Front, and the Western Front Campaigns until June 1956. In July 1956, the newly re-designated Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 12 (H&MS-12) re-deployed from Korea to its current home base at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan.

Vietnam War

In May 1965, H&MS-12 deployed in support of combat operations at Chu Lai and Bien HoaRepublic of Vietnam. Returning to Iwakuni in February 1970, elements of H&MS-12 returned to Vietnam, participating in combat operations at Bien Hoa from May 1972 to January 1973.

1970s & 1980s

From January 1973 until September 1988, H&MS-12 continued to provide support for aviation units assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 12 (MAG-12) and various units throughout the Western Pacific. On 1 October 1988, the squadron was combined with H&MS-15 and re-designated as Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 (MALS-12). During December 1989, MALS-12 deployed a substantial detachment to the Philippines in support of MAG-12 operations during the attempted coup.

1990s

In 1990, MALS-12 supported the pre-deployment aircrew training and aircraft grooming of two squadrons in preparation for their deployment to Southwest Asia for participation in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. During June 1993, in concert with the six aircraft AV-8B detachment to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), MALS-12 began the ongoing support to the 31st MEU.

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12
Marine Aircraft Group 12

Commercial: 011-81-827-94-3663
DSN: 315-255-3663


Wing Duty Officer
Cell Phone: 090-6861-0631
Office Phone: 645-2564
3855/3580