VMGR-252
| Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 | |
|---|---|
 VMGR-252 Insignia | |
| Active | June 1, 1928 - present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Cargo Transport / Aerial refueling |
| Role | Assault support |
| Size | 300 Marines |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 14 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina |
| Nickname(s) | Otis |
| Engagements | Battle of Iwo Jima Battle of Okinawa Vietnam War Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Zieleck |
Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 (VMGR-4252) is a United States Marine Corps KC-130J squadron. They are a part of Marine Aircraft Group 14 (MAG-14), 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW) and provide both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aerial refueling capabilities to support Fleet Marine Force air operations in addition to assault air transport of personnel, equipment, and supplies. The squadron, known as "Otis" is stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. It also has the distinction of being the oldest continually active squadron in the Marine Corps.
History
THe Early years
World War II
The Vietnam War & the 1980s
The Gulf War & the 1990s
The Global War on Terror
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Has served continuously in Iraq since February 2005.
Awards
External links
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