Awards
A unit citation or commendation is an award bestowed upon an organization for the action cited. Members of the unit who participated in said actions are allowed to wear on their uniforms the awarded unit citation. MALS-39 has been presented with the following awards:
| Streamer | Award | Year(s) | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Unit Citation Streamer | |||
| Navy Unit Commendation Streamer | |||
| Meritorious Unit Commendation Streamer W/ 1 service star | |||
| National Defense Service Streamer with two service stars | 1967–1968, 1990–1995, 2001–present | Vietnam War, Gulf War, War on Terrorism | |
| Vietnam Service Streamer with one silver star | |||
| Global War on Terrorism Service Streamer | 2001–present | ||
| Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Streamer | |||
| Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Civil Actions Streamer |
The squadron has also been recognized for its logistics accomplishments, winning the 1998 Secretary of Defense Maintenance Award (Medium Category) and the 2003 Marine Corps Aviation Association Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron of the Year Award.
Read more about this topic: Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39