Officially Licensed USMC MWSS-172 Firebirds Patch David Owens Redesignated as MALS-13 in October

Redesignated as MALS-13 in October 1988

The werewolf watches the border — and its eyes glow in the dark

This officially licensed patch carries the weight of that reserve warrior tradition

MAG-56's squadrons have participated in exercises and real-world deployments alongside active component units

Officially Licensed USMC MWSS-172 Firebirds Patch David Owens Redesignated as MALS-13 in OctoberMWSS 172 Firebirds USMC Embroidered Patch Firebirds of the Pacific The Firebirds of MWSS 172 bring the fire literally. From aviation fuels distribution to crash rescue, from expeditionary airfield construction to base defense, this squadron provides the essential ground support that keeps Marine aviation burning hot in the Pacific theater. MWSS 172 provides expeditionary airfield operations, engineer support, bulk fuel distribution, aircraft rescue