Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13
MALS-13 Official Unit Logo
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Yuma, Arizona

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Marines, Civilians Evaluate Wave Glider System

Engineers from the Naval Information Center and U.S. Marines analyze the Wave Glider at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 9,...

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Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362 Relief and Appointment Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Mohammad Arzola, left, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, Marine Aircraft Group 16,...

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Winter Fury 22 - HMLA-469 trains on San Clemente Island

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William Ton, a crew chief assigned to Marine Attack Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine...

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Winter Fury 22 - Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Brian Holloway, an MV-22B Osprey pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine...

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Winter Fury 22: Marines Arrive in Moses Lake

U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, arrive in MV-22B Ospreys from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, Marine...

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Birds view of the F35

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2022) Marines of Marine Wing Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 and sailors of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 link up...

MALS-13 Leaders

Lieutenant Colonel Robert M. Rhea
Commanding Officer, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13

Lieutenant Colonel Rhea is originally from Carmel, IN and graduated from Indiana University in 2005

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Major James Moore
Executive Officer, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13

Major Moore is from Kirkland, WA and graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's

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Sergeant Major Jon E. Osborn
Sergeant Major, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13

Sergeant Major Osborn was born in Dallas, Texas. He enlisted in the Marine Corps March 23, 2004 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California.

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Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13
Box 99190
Yuma, AZ 85369-9190

Duty Officer:
928-269-2203

MALS-13 Unit Readiness Coordinator
(928) 287-7293

MALS-13 Squadron Duty Officer
(928) 269-2203

MALS-13 Voting Assistance Officer
(928) 269-2412/2510
Vote@usmc.mil

 

The mission of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 is to provide aviation logistics support, to include intermediate level maintenance and supply functions, to the operational squadrons of Marine Aircraft Group 13. 

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 was activated on 1 March 1942, at San Diego, California, as Headquarters and Service Squadron 13. The squadron saw frequent action in the Pacific theater during World War II before being deactivated on 30 November 1945. The squadron was reactivated 15 March 1951, at El Toro, California, as Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 13, Marine Aircraft Group 13, Air fleet Marine Force, Pacific. After several West Pac deployments and relocations, the squadron was reassigned during April 1966 to the 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade, Fleet Marine Forces Pacific. During September 1966, it deployed to the Republic of Vietnam.

The squadron participated in the Vietnam conflict from 1966 to October 1970. The squadron was then relocated to El Toro, California, and assigned to the 3d Marine Aircraft Wing until 1 October 1987, when the squadron moved to MCAS Yuma. On 5 October 1988, the Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron within the Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) was replaced by the creation of the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS).

During the period of 10 August 1990 to October 1991, Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 responded expeditiously in providing aviation logistics support for subordinate units within Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing, and I Marine Expeditionary Force, Aviation Combat Element (ACE) activities during operations "Desert Shield and Desert Storm." After successful combat operations against enemy forces in operation "Desert Storm," MALS-13 personnel continued to be deployed to the Arabian Gulf region to augment Commander, Marine Forces, Southwest Asia Security Forces and assist in the reconstitution of the Maritime Prepositioning Forces ships.

In October 2002, the Squadron was tasked with providing a Remote Expeditionary Support Package (RESP) to support six AV-8B aircraft in combat operations in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. This was the first employment of the RESP since its conception. This detachment of MALS-13 personnel returned October 2003.

On 15 January 2003, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 embarked 205 Marines and equipment aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard LHD-6 in support of combat operations in Southwest Asia, deploying detachments ashore with MALS-13 Forward during Operations Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom at Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait and An Numiniyah Expeditionary Air Field, Iraq.

In May 2003, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 disembarked USS Bonhomme Richard LHD-6 into Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait and returned to MCAS Yuma.

During its distinguished history, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 had been awarded the Presidential Unit Citation Streamer with one bronze star, Navy Unit Commendation Streamer with four bronze stars, Meritorious Unit commendation Streamer with two bronze stars, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Streamer with one bronze star, WWII Victory Streamer, National Defense Service Streamer with two bronze stars, Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamer, Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation with two silver and one bronze star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Streamer, Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation with Civil Actions Streamer, Southwest Asia Service Streamer with two bronze stars, and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Streamer.

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Equal Opportunity POCs

3D MAW Equal Opportunity Advisor GySgt Melissa A. Adames
Melissa.adames@usmc.mil (858)307-7447

MCAS Yuma Equal Opportunity Advisor GySgt Yvonise Youngblood
Yvonise.youngblood@usmc.mil (928)269-2529

MAG-13 Equal Opportunity Advisor GySgt Ashley A. Vizcarra
Ashley.vizcarra@usmc.mil (858)603-5387

MALS-13 Equal Opportunity Representative SSgt Tyler R. Cunningham
Tyler.R.Cunningham@usmc.mil (928)269-6212

MALS-13 Equal Opportunity Representative GySgt Cassie K. Lauderdale
Cassie.lauderdale@usmc.mil (928)269-3166

MALS-13 Equal Opportunity Representative 1st Lt Brandon R. Proctor
Brandon.proctor@usmc.mil (928)269-2210

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PAC Complaints

There are multiple ways to submit a PAC Complaint. Complaints may be received via any of the following methods:

  • Equal Opportunity Rep (EOR)

  • Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA)

  • Inspector General of the Marine Corps (IGMC) Hotline (866) 243-3887

  • NCIS https://www.ncis.navy.mil/Resources/NCIS-Tips/ ​​​​​​​

  • Chain of Command

  • DEOC Survey

  • Anymouse

  • EO Advice Hotline (844) 818-1674

Communication with an EOR/EOA is considered Protected Communication. It is important to know that your rights as the complainant do vary, depending on the method in which the complaint is received.