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US Headquarters & Maintenance Squadron 16

Headquarters & Maintenance Squadron 16

H&MS-16 · Forerunners

1952–1988

History C/N
Activated 1 March 1952 as Headquarters & Maintenance Squadron 16 , H&MS-16, tail code WW at Marine Corps Air Facility Santa Ana, California to provide logistical and administrative support for units attached to the newly formed Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16).

On 15 February 1954 given the additional mission of providing intermediate level aviation maintenance support for MAG-16 units.

On 1 October 1988, redesignated as Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16 (MALS-16). In September 1998 moved to MCAS Miramar

Locations

1952-1988 KNTK NTK MCAS Santa Ana / Tustin