Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29
MALS-29
"Wolverines"
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29 was formed in 1972, at
New River, North Carolina, as Headquarters and Maintenance
Squadron 29. It received its current designation in 1986. The
squadron provides administrative and logistics support, as well
as performing Intermediate Level Maintenance tasks for the
squadrons of MAG-29.
During the Gulf War (1990-91), MALS-29 was temporarily
transferred to MAG-26 and was deployed to Saudi Arabia.
During Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003), MALS-29 deployed to Kuwait
and Iraq with MAG-29.
LINEAGE
Activated 1 May 1972 at New River, North
Carolina, as Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 29, and
assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing,
FMFLant.
Redesignated 5 Jun 1986 as Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29,
Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing.
Reassigned during November 1990 to Marine Aircraft Group 26.
Deployed during December 1990 to Saudi Arabia
Participated in Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM,
December 1990 - Mar 1991.
Reassigned during Mar 1991 to Marine Aircraft Group 29.
Participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003).
AWARDS
PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION STREAMER
NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER with one bronze star
MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER
NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE STREAMER with 1 bronze star
SOUTHWEST ASIA SERVICE STREAMER with three bronze stars
GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM EXPEDITIONARY STREAMER
- Nickname: "Gamblers"; "Wolverines"
- ID Code: FK*
- Aircraft: UH-1N (1972 only)
- Squadron Web Page: MALS-29 (Official site)
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* Not found on the official OPNAV lists. Listed in John M. Elliott, Maj. USMC (Ret) "The Official Monogram US Navy & Marine Corps Aircraft Color Guide", vol 4, pp 134, 158.