{"product_id":"usmc-mag-49-det-a-patch","title":"USMC MAG-49 DET A Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eUSMC MAG-49 DET A Patch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarine Aircraft Group 49, Detachment A (MAG-49 Det A)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarine Aircraft Group 49 is a reserve aviation unit of the United States Marine Corps, part of the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing under Marine Forces Reserve. Originally designated Marine Aircraft Group 43 and reactivated on 1 July 1962 at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, the group was redesignated MAG-49 in September 1972. Its mission is to organize, train, and equip combat-ready squadrons to augment and reinforce active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMAG-49 Detachment A was historically located at Andrews Air Force Base (now Joint Base Andrews), Maryland, where it oversaw reserve aviation operations in the National Capital Region, including VMFA-321 Hell's Angels and associated MALS and support detachments. During the Gulf War, individual members of MAG-49 mobilized to serve with various units in Saudi Arabia, while subordinate units provided air traffic control support at multiple Marine air stations. In 2011, MAG-49 relocated from NAS Willow Grove to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, following the BRAC-directed closure of Willow Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, MAG-49 continues its vital reserve mission from Joint Base MDL, with approximately 2,000 citizen-Marines training across multiple sites throughout the northeastern United States, ensuring the motto \"Experience the Force\" is reflected in their constant readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For: MAG-49 veterans and personnel, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing Marines, Marine Corps Reserve aviators, NAS Willow Grove alumni, and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Marines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHonoring the citizen-Marines of MAG-49 whose reserve aviation readiness ensures the Marine Corps can rapidly expand its combat air power when the nation calls.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military, Law Enforcement and Custom Patches by USMCinsignia.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45822132781122,"sku":"xxe1793007452542","price":9.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/1801\/9650\/files\/usmc-mag-49-det-a-patch_1.jpg?v=1793007457","url":"https:\/\/www.mistyorchard.shop\/products\/usmc-mag-49-det-a-patch","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}