Cfs alert, is the northernmost permanently inhabited place in the world. Coming soona 14 inch solid wood plaque that is carved and hand painted. Marine corps kc hercules squadrons and the family it has built over the past 50 plus years. This was the largest single deployment for the squadron in its history to that time. The mission of vmgr 252 is to provide assault transport of personnel, equipment, and supplies, and to provide aerial refueling service to fixed and rotary wing aircraft. The kcj is the latest variant operated by the united states marine corps, with 48 delivered out of 79 ordered. Marine aerial refueled transport squadron 252, of the 2nd maw mag14, is stationed on mcas cherry point. Vmgr252 continues long illustrious history of flying. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron 252 vmgr252 is a united states marine corps kcj squadron. The squadron held a battle color ceremony, which consisted of a reading o.
From march to june 1994, vmgr352 sent another detachment of four aircraft to africa as part of the 11th meu soc in support of operation continue hope. The mission of vmgr252 is to support the magtf commander by providing airtoair refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. I was asked to throw something together for them, and this was their gift of history for all you raiders out there who cant attend. Hmh 463 hmla 367 mals 24 mwsd 24 vmm 363 vmm 268 vmu 3. Support the magtf commander by providing airtoair refueling, assault support, close air support cas and multisensor imagery reconnaissance mir, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations.
Forces in the republic of vietnam, transporting essential equipment, parts, and personnel. This document chronicles the story of the marine aerial refueler transport squadron 352 vmgr 352 squadron car throughout its history, outlines the vehicles current situation, as well as detailing the personal stories of several key players from the cars purchase date to present time part i. The number one engine was only operating on partial power but decision was made to takeoff any way. Mals 12 mwss171 vmfa 242 vmgr 152 vmfa121 marine aircraft group 24. Vmgr 252 is a squadron with marine aircraft group 14, 2nd marine aircraft wing. Vmgr252 mcas cherry point usmc custom patches custom patches for the marine aerial refueler transport squadron 252 at marine corps air station cherry point, north carolina. Specific tasks of the squadron are performed day and night in all weather conditions. The late sixties and early seventies found vmgr252 actively supporting u. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron 252 vmgr252. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron 252 mission.
Vmgr 152 command chronology covering juldec 1973 dated 711973 document no. Marine corps kcj hercules assigned to marine aerial refueler transport squadron vmgr 252, is positioned on the flight line at marine corps air station cherry point, n. During this operation, vmgr 352 was augmented by vmgr 234 and vmgr 452 to form the largest assemblage of kcs in history. Vmgr 252 returned home from a sevenmonth deployment in support of the special purpose marine airground task force. The mission of vmgr252, the oldest continually active squadron in the history of the marine corps, is to provide assault transport of personnel, equipment, supplies, and to provide aerial refueling service to fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Vmgr252 also supported the introduction of the av8a harrier.
Please consider donating any amount you desire to help cover my server costs. Vmgr252 detachment a is a four plane detachment of kcj aircraft and 82 marines. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron 252 vmgr 252 otis air wings. James is a native of austell, georgia and a graduate of kennesaw state university. Vmgr 352 began its transition to the kcj in august 2004. Our vmgr252 patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. Port wing hit seawall after veered off runway on takeoff from hong kong on its way to da nang, vietnam. Vmgr252 homecoming 2nd marine aircraft wing article view. Three kcj super hercules with marine aerial refueler transport squadron vmgr 352, marine aircraft group 11, 3rd marine aircraft wing, conduct a ceremonial formation flight for the vmgr 352 75th anniversary at marine corps air station miramar, calif. For thorud, otis day was about celebrating vmgr252s rich history. Vmgr 252 has been in continuous service around the world for the past 76 years. Today, as always, vmgr 252 stands true to the hallmark of versatility for which it is known. The newest model of the c features an allglass cockpit, digital flightmanagement system, and reduced crew requirements. Vmgr 252 provided aerial refueling to an fa18 hornet from marine fighter attack squadron 314.
Csos were supported by marine aerial refueler transport squadron 252 from marine corps air station cherry point, north carolina. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron 452 vmgr452 is a reserve united states marine corps kct squadron currently transitioning to the kcj. Vmgr252 northernmost inhabited place in the world 2nd. They are a part of marine aircraft group 14 mag14, 2nd marine aircraft wing 2nd maw and provide both fixedwing and rotarywing aerial refueling capabilities to support fleet marine force air operations in addition to assault air transport of personnel, equipment, and supplies. Vmgr 252 conducted aerial refuels for av8b prowlers, ea6b harriers, and f35b lightnings off the coast of north carolina to provide routine training for both the pilots and crew members. I think this squadron represents the best things in the marine corps tradition, history and brotherhood, said thorud. Marine wing headquarters squadron 1 marine aircraft group 12.
In august 1973, vmgr252 was involved in the development of safe and standardized aerial refueling procedures to be used with the harrier. We are the oldest, continuously running squadron in the marine corps, and we love to embrace that history. In december 1988, vmgr 252 achieved another milestone in when it surpassed 300,000 accident free flight hours and won the distinction of achieving the most accidentfree flight hours of any squadron in the marine corps and navy. Commanding general assistant wing commander sergeant major subordinate units. Vmgr 252 delivers warriors from clouds marines braved the winds as they leaped from a kcj super hercules into the sky during parachute and aerial delivery training near marine corps base camp. Aerial deliveries are one of the mission essential skills vmgr252 provides in support of the marine airground task force. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron vmgr 234 leaders commanding officer, marine aerial refueler transport squadron vmgr 234 lieutenant colonel bryan l. For over 70 years, marine aerial refueler transport squadron 152 has maintained a tradition of excellence, innovation, and leadership in both the aviation community and the united. After graduating from flight training in 1988 he served in 2d maw with vmgrt253, vmgr 252 and at the hq as the air transport coordination officer.
Vmgr252 delivers warriors from clouds marine corps base. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron 452 vmgr 452 is a reserve united states marine corps kct squadron currently transitioning to the kcj. The squadron has flown over 30 different types of aircraft, and since the receipt of the first kc the squadron has continued to achieve many firsts in marine corps aviation. Vmgr252 custom patches marine aerial refueler transport. Vmgr 152 is stationed at marine corps air station iwakuni, iwakuni, japan and is part of marine aircraft group 12 mag12 and the 1st marine aircraft wing 1st maw. By submitting images to the project known as marine battleherk. Vmgr 352 is celebrating their 75th anniversary tonight and tomorrow. Green means go vmgr 252 opens back ramp to support marsoc jumps critical skills operators with marine corps forces special operations command drift toward the ground after a bilateral staticline jump and container delivery system drop near memphis, tenn.
The lockheed martin kc is the basic designation for a family of the extendedrange tanker version of the c hercules transport aircraft modified for aerial refueling. Dvids news vmgr252 continues long illustrious history. Welcome to the official page of marine aerial refueler transport squadron 252, marine corps air station cherry point. Marine corps forces reserves major subordinate commands.
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