MALS - 42 was activated 13 February 2003 .
MALS - 42 was assigned to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in order to execute the Fleet Replacement Squadron ( FRS ) Mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom ( OIF ) .
MALS - 42 was activated 13 February 2003 and assigned to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in order to execute the Fleet Replacement Squadron ( FRS ) Mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom ( OIF ) .