Officially Licensed USMC MALS-12 Marauders Patches — Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 Embroidered Patch
Keeping the jets flying on the front lines of the Pacific.
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 (MALS-12) "Marauders" is the aviation logistics backbone of Marine Aircraft Group 12 (MAG-12), providing comprehensive intermediate-level maintenance, supply support, and aviation logistics to all squadrons assigned to MAG-12 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. As part of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and III Marine Expeditionary Force, MALS-12 operates at the forward edge of America's Pacific defense posture.
MALS-12 maintains and supports a diverse fleet of aircraft including the F-35B Lightning II, F/A-18 Hornets, and other tactical aircraft assigned to Iwakuni-based squadrons like VMFA-121, VMFA-242, and VMGR-152. The Marauders' maintenance professionals, supply specialists, avionics technicians, and ordnance personnel work around the clock to ensure maximum aircraft readiness for the forward-deployed squadrons that stand watch over the Western Pacific. From routine phase inspections to complex component repair, MALS-12 is the unsung hero that keeps Marine aviation combat-ready in the Indo-Pacific theater.
The Marauders name reflects the aggressive, can-do spirit of the Marines who ensure that every aircraft on the flight line is mission-capable and ready to fight.
Perfect For: MALS-12 veterans, MAG-12 Iwakuni personnel, Marine aviation maintenance professionals, and USMC logistics squadron collectors.
No maintenance, no mission — MALS-12 Marauders.