Nang. Missions were flown in support of South Vietnam's military after the 30 March 1972 North Vietnamese Easter Offensive. On 20 June 1972 MAG-15 was ordered to move to Royal Thai Air Base Nam Phong, Thailand, aka MCAS Rose Garden. MAG-15 in June 1972 consisted of four combat aircraft squadrons. VMFA-115 F-4B Phantoms, VMFA-232 F-4J Phantoms and All-weather attack squadron VMA(AW)-533 A6A Intruders. Air to air refueling was performed by VMGR-152 KC-130's. Search and rescue was performed by H&MS-36 CH-46 Sea Knight's. Task Force Delta's MAG-15 was supported by units from FMFPAC including the U.S. Navy SeaBee's 5th Mobile Construction Battalion (MCB 5), US Navy Medical Corps and 3rd Force Service Regiment, 3rd Marine Division on Okinawa. MAG-15 during 1972–73, under the umbrella of the 7th Air Force, participated in Operations Linebacker, Linebacker II and after the 1973 cease-fire in Vietnam, Cambodia. MAG-15 provided direct support to the government of Cambodia until 15 August 1973. Stand down On 31 December 1988, MAG-15 stood down after 46 years of service. Notable commanders Peter Pace, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff served as executive officer of the Security Element, 1972–1973. Robert G. Owens Jr., former Commanding general, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, served as Group's operations officer in 1953-1954. See also List of United States Marine Corps aircraft groups Notes References Books Web Historic California Posts: Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, at militarymuseum.org. (URL accessed 26 May 2006) Vietnam War Bibliography: U.S. Marine Corps Publications and Documents, Clemson University. (URL accessed 27 May 2006). Da