Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 40

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 40 (MALS-40) is an aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina and fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 40 and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 40
MALS-40 insignia
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
TypeLogistics
RoleAviation logistics support
Part ofMarine Aircraft Group 40
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Garrison/HQMarine Corps Air Station New River
Nickname(s)Smokin Aces
Motto(s)"Optimus Optimorium"
"The Best of the Best"
EngagementsOperation Enduring Freedom
Commanders
Current
commander		LtCol R.A. Blauw

Mission

Provide the necessary logistical support including intermediate support, maintenance, ordnance and supply for the squadrons of Marine Aircraft Group 40 and Marine Expeditionary Brigade -Afghanistan.

History

In 2009 a detachment from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 was sent to Afghanistan as part of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force sent as part of the Marine Corps' force build up. When Marine Aircraft Group 40 was stood up the detachment was redesignated as MALS-40.[1] MALS-40 was relieved by MALS-16 on 18 March 2010 at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In late December 2013, a small conglomeration of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadrons 11, 13, 16, 39 and 41 arrived and the existing MALS-40 squadron was patched over by the MALS-70 Jackals.

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See also

Notes
  1. Afghanistan Deployed Aviation Combat Element Performs Above, Beyond Expectations

References
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