Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11
MALS-11 Official Unit Logo
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
San Diego, California

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The MALS-11 Color Guard participates in the San Diego State University football game opening ceremonies

The MALS-11 Color Guard participates in the San Diego State University football game opening ceremonies.

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The Squadron conducts a motivational run prior to a liberty period.

The Squadron conducts a motivational run prior to a liberty period.

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Relief and Appointment of SgtMaj Francisco W. Ortega and SgtMaj Theodore G. Ingram.

Relief and Appointment of SgtMaj Francisco W. Ortega and SgtMaj Theodore G. Ingram.

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Relief and Appointment of SgtMaj Francisco W. Ortega and SgtMaj Theodore G. Ingram.

Relief and Appointment of SgtMaj Francisco W. Ortega and SgtMaj Theodore G. Ingram.

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Relief and Appointment of SgtMaj Francisco W. Ortega and SgtMaj Theodore G. Ingram.

Relief and Appointment of SgtMaj Francisco W. Ortega and SgtMaj Theodore G. Ingram.

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2022 Marine Corps Ball

2022 Marine Corps Ball

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2022 Marine Corps Ball

2022 Marine Corps Ball

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Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11’s 100 year Birthday Celebration with remarks from the Commanding Officer LtCol. Lacovara

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11’s 100 year Birthday Celebration with remarks from the Commanding Officer LtCol. Lacovara

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MALS-11 100 Year Field Meet

MALS-11 100 Year Field Meet

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Always Ready: MAG-11 Takes to the Sky

In a display of military might and raw power, multiple FA-18 Hornets, from Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, stage in preparation for take off during a...

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MAG-11 Marines take to the sky in massive aircraft launch

More than 30 F/A-18 Hornets with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, demonstrate the power and might of Marine Corps aviation as they prepare to take off...

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Ready, Set, Go: MAG-11 Marines take to the sky in massive aircraft launch

Four F/A-18 Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, stage during a MAG-11 training exercise that...

MALS-11 Leaders

Lieutenant Colonel John D. Park
Commanding Officer, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11

Lieutenant Colonel John Park began his Marine Corps career in August 2001, at recruit training at MCRD San Diego, CA. Following completion of bootcamp, LtCol Park attended aviation power plants A-School at NAS Pensacola, FL and AV-8B engine mechanic C-School at MCAS Cherry Point, NC. In August 2002, LtCol Park reported to his first duty assignment

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Major Fabio L. Salas
Executive Officer, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11

Major Salas enlisted into the Marine Corps March 2000. Following recruit training, he trained to become an avionics technician and reported to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 in Beaufort, SC. While there, he pinned on Corporal and Sergeant, and deployed aboard the USS Enterprise in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi

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Sergeant Major Robert S. Horn
Sergeant Major, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11

Robert S. Horn was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 13, 1979. He graduated from Bishop Kelley High School in June of 1998.  Private Horn enlisted in the Marine Corps on October 12, 1999. Upon completing recruit training at MCRD San Diego, Pvt Horn was promoted meritoriously to the rank of Private First Class. Following recruit training, PFC Horn

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MALS-11
PO BOX 452040
San Diego,
CA 92145-2040

Duty Officer:
858-307-4467

 

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 (MALS-11), the oldest squadron of the United States Marine Corps, provides aviation logistics support to Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11) aircraft squadrons.

December 1921, the unit was activated as Flight 1, 2d Air Squadron, Marine Flying Field, Marine Barracks, Quantico, Virginia.  On 24 August 1922, Flight 1 was redesignated as Division 3, VO Squadron 3, First Aviation Group.

1 September 1924, Division 3 became Service Squadron, First Aviation Group.  On 1 March 1929, the unit was again redesignated and remained Aviation Service Company 1, Aircraft Squadrons, East Coast Expeditionary Force until 18 January 1934, when it was redesignated Headquarters and Service Battalion 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Group, Fleet Marine Forces.

1 September 1941, the unit was redesignated as Headquarters and Service Battalion 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.  The unit's designation was changed on 1 February 1944 to Headquarters Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, Marine Air South Pacific.

During World War II, Headquarters Squadron 11 participated in campaigns in the Solomon Islands, New Britain, Peleliu, Central Pacific, and the Philippines.  On 15 February 1954, the unit was redesignated Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 11.

H&MS-11 supported Marine Aircraft Group 11's first attack against the insurgent Vietnamese Communist (Viet Cong) forces in 1965.  H&MS-11 departed the Republic of Vietnam 1 June 1971 and joined the 3D Marine Aircraft Wing (3D MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California.

5 October 1988 the squadron was redesignated Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11.  During August of 1990, MALS-11 deployed to Southwest Asia where the squadron supported OPERATION DESERT SHIELD and OPERATION DESERT STORM.

1 July 1996, MALS-11 moved to MCAS Miramar in support of MAG-11.  Elements of MALS-11 returned to Southwest Asia in support of OPERATION NORTHERN WATCH and OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH from February to June 2000 and again from March to June 2001 providing support to MAG-11 squadrons.

During September 2001, elements of MALS-11 participated in OPERATION NOBLE EAGLE throughout Southern California.  In 2002 and 2003, MALS-11 deployed the Squadron to Kuwait and Bahrain to support Operations; SOUTHERN WATCH, ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM.  Since 2002, Marines of MALS-11 have been continuously deployed in support of United States Central Command’s operations.

Throughout MALS-11’s illustrious history, the command continuously displayed exceptional performance and received numerous awards in recognition.  MALS-11 was awarded the Secretary of Defense Award for Maintenance Excellence in 1992, and was the Marine Corps' nominee in 1995, 1999 and 2000.  MALS-11 was the recipient of the 2003 and 2017 3D MAW Marion Carl Award.  MALS-11 was awarded the 1995 CMC MALS of the Year Award, and the Don E. Davis MALS of the Year Award in 2004, 2007, and 2009.  MALS-11 was recognized as the AIRSpeed Site of the Year in 2008 and 2012.  MALS-11 was also awarded the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, Gold Level in 2017.

MALS-11 battle history dates back to World War II as proudly displayed by the following Battle Streamers:  Presidential Unit Citation with one Bronze Star, Navy Unit Commendation with three Bronze Stars, Meritorious Unit Commendation with three Bronze Stars, American Defense Service Streamer with one Bronze Star, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Streamer with one Bronze Star, World War II Victory Streamer, Navy Occupation Service Streamer “Europe”, National Defense Service Streamer with 3 Bronze Stars, Korean Service Streamer, Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamer, Vietnam Service with two Silver Stars and three Bronze Stars, Southwest Asia Service Streamer with three Bronze Stars, Afghanistan Campaign Streamer with one Bronze Star, Iraq Campaign Streamer with one Bronze Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Streamer, Global War on Terrorism Service Streamer, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Streamer, and Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Civil Actions Streamer.

For over ninety-six years, MALS-11 has set the standard in aviation support.  Through continuous process improvement initiatives and innovative technologies, MALS-11 stands ready to continue to provide Aviation Logistics support to Expeditionary Operations in whatever clime and place the future has instore.

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Marine Aircraft Group 11 generates, embarks, and integrates relevant, combat ready aviation forces capable of providing Offensive Air Support, Anti-Aircraft Warfare, Assault Support, Aerial Reconnaissance, and terminal area Control of Aircraft; generates critical aviation logistics support; provides 12 of the functions of Aviation Ground Support; supports the generation of squadrons assigned to Navy Carrier Airwings; trains to standard Marine Fighter/Attack Pilots and Weapons Systems Officers and Navy Strike Fighter Pilots; and prepares to deploy the Marine Aircraft Group Headquarters as a Site Command capable of generating sorties to service standard for the Marine Tactical Air Commander; all in order to ensure success in combat in support of the MAGTF and Combatant Commanders