Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12
{{Infobox military unit |unit_name= Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 | image= Mals12 insig.jpg | image_size = 200 |caption= MALS-12 Insignia |dates= 1 February 1943 – present |country= United States |allegiance= United States of America |branch= United States Marine Corps |type= Logistics |role= Aviation logistics support |size= |command_structure= Marine Aircraft Group 121st Marine Aircraft Wing |current_commander= LtCol Walter M. Raines |garrison= Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni |ceremonial_chief= |colonel_of_the_regiment= |nickname= Marauders |patron= |motto= |colors= |march= |mascot= |battles= 'World War IIKorean War''Vietnam WarOperation Desert Storm|anniversaries= }}Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12''' (MALS-12) is an aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps. Known as the "Marauders", they fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 12 (MAG-12) and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) and are currently based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. Mission Provide aviation logistics expertise, planning and material to MAG-12 and its subordinate tactical aircraft squadrons in order to support operational contingencies, theater security cooperation plans, and training exercises in the Pacific Command area of responsibility. History World War II Activated as Headquarters and Services Squadron 12 (HQSQ-12) on 1 March 1942, the squadron was assigned in May of that year to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing