United States Marine Corps - Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39 - MALS 39 - Magicians - Kidd - Mug communication The boots and beret symbolize

The boots and beret symbolize the warrior ethos of Green Berets—always ready

It was one of the most effective units of the Army against American Indians on the Texas frontier

The rank of Sergeant marks the transition from follower to leader

of Mexican heritage

and mission-ready around the world

United States Marine Corps - Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39 - MALS 39 - Magicians - Kidd - Mug communication The boots and beret symbolizeMarine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39 (MALS 39) is an aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps. Known as the "Hellhounds", they fall under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG 39) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW) and are currently based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California..