MAG-12
| Marine Aircraft Group 12 | |
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MAG-12 Insignia
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| Active | 1 March 1942 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Fixed Wing Aircraft Group |
| Role |
Offensive Air Support Antiair Warfare Aerial Reconnaissance Electronic Warfare Assault Support |
| Part of |
1st Marine Aircraft Wing III Marine Expeditionary Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni |
| Nickname(s) | The Ready Group |
| Engagements |
World War II * Philippines campaign (1944–45) Korean War * Attack on the Sui-ho Dam Vietnam War Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | Col Mark T. Palmer |
| Sergeant Major | SgtMaj Miguel A. Ortega |
| Notable commanders |
BGen. Robert E. Galer |
Marine Aircraft Group 12 (MAG-12) is an active air group of the United States Marine Corps, tasked with providing assault support aircraft. It is currently part of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW), itself an integral part of the III Marine Expeditionary Force, and based at MCAS Iwakuni in Japan.
The mission of Marine Aircraft Group 12, as the tactical air arm of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, is to conduct air reconnaissance, electronic warfare, antiair warfare, offensive air support, control of aircraft and missiles, and assault support from advanced bases, expeditionary bases or the sea base supported by organic aviation logistics and aviation ground support logistics as required by III MEF and United States Pacific Command and be prepared to conduct such support and engagement operations as may be directed.
F/A-18D Hornet Squadron
F-35B Lightning II Squadron
Unit Deployment Program Squadrons, three stateside-based squadrons on a six-month rotational deployment as a part of MAG-12.
KC-130J Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron
Marine Wing Support Squadron
Marine Aircraft Group 12 was activated at Camp Kearny, San Diego, California, on 1 March 1942. Shortly thereafter, deployed to the Pacific Theater. From December 1942 until cessation of hostilities in late 1945, the Group participated in numerous operations in the Solomon and Philippine Islands supporting the Army, Navy and Marine Corps as well as Philippine guerrilla forces. MAG 12 was brought to the Philippines by the request of Admiral "Bull" Halsey when he said,
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