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Marine Air Control Group 48 was activated on 1 September 1967 at Glenview, Illinois and assigned to 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. From the late 1960’s through the 1970’s and 1980’s, MACG-48 participated in many training exercises, honing its combat skills and refining its tactics, techniques and procedures in order to keep abreast of the ever changing C3 community.
From August of 1990 to April 1991, MACG-48 Marines deployed in support of operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM, augmenting the active duty component. Upon the unit’s return to Illinois, the control group continued its support of numerous exercises across the globe. The group focused its training on the tactics, techniques and procedures critical for success in the Southwest Asia region, using lessons learned during combat.
In August of 1995, MACG-48 relocated to Fort Sheridan in Highwood, Illinois. After five years in Highwood, the Group Headquarters moved again to its current location aboard Naval Station Great Lakes near North Chicago, Illinois.
While at Great Lakes, MACG-48 mobilized Marines twice in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM. From August 2002 to November 2003 and again from August 2004 to February 2005, over 1400 Marines from MACG-48 were activated in support of the Global War on Terror. During December of 2004, Marines activated to augment units in support of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa in Djibouti.
In August of 2005, Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast of the United States. Once again, Marines from MACG-48 were called upon to provide command and control expertise and long haul communication support in support of disaster relief efforts. From September to October of 2005, one hundred Marines augmented Joint Task Force Katrina in New Orleans.
Today MACG-48, along with its subordinate units, stands ready to mobilize in support of any contingency.
MACG-48 is comprised of five units located at sites in six states across the United States. MACG-48’s units include:
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Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 48 in Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois.
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Marine Wing Communications Squadron 48 in Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois and Miramar, California.
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Marine Air Control Squadron 23 in Aurora, Colorado and Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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Marine Air Control Squadron 24 in Dam Neck, Virginia and Ft Worth, Texas.
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Marine Air Support Squadron 6 in Chicopee, Massachusetts and Miramar, CA.
MACG-48 is one of six Group commands within the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. The 4th Marine Aircraft Wing is one of the three integral commands of Marine Forces Reserve, headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana.
MACG-48 is located at 2205 Depot Drive Bldg 3200, Great Lakes, IL 60088 and is commanded by Colonel David F. Aumuller. |