They are based at stewart air national guard base in newburgh, new york and fall under the command of marine aircraft group 49 mag. During october 2010, vmgr152 flew relief operations in the republic of the philippines in the aftermath of typhoon megi. Vmgr stands for marine aerial refueler transport squadron us marine corps. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron352 vmgr352. Marine corps forces reserves major subordinate commands.
Marine aerial refueler transport squadron 352 detachment a hcj patch. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron 352 vmgr352 since its formation as marine utility squadron 352 vmj352 at mcas cherry point, north carolina on 1 april 1943 to its current designation as marine aerial refueler transport squadron 352 at mcas miramar, california, the raiders have an illustrious history supporting. They are a part of marine aircraft group 11 mag11, 3rd marine aircraft wing 3rd maw and provide both fixedwing and rotarywing aerial refueling capabilities to support fleet marine force fmf air operations in addition to assault air transport of personnel, equipment, and supplies. Vmgr152 continues to play an invaluable role within iii mef and the u. Eight decades of realpolitik herman j cohens latest book. 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. The squadron was redesignated as marine aerial refueler transport squadron 352 vmgr352. Vmgr152s secondary missions include rapid ground refueling of aircraft and motorized vehicles, aerial transport and delivery, airborne direct air support center, and battlefield illumination.
This document chronicles the story of the marine aerial refueler transport squadron 352 vmgr352 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. 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 states marine corps. Vmgr352 has received numerous awards throughout its history and proudly displays the following battle streamers. Vmgr is defined as marine aerial refueler transport squadron us marine corps frequently. Your vmgr352 patches are 4 tall and 100% embroidered with velcro backing. Coins fuel for me a passion for marine corps history connected to their.
While being a part of the hag, vmgr 452 supported operation southern watch by doing aerial refueling for aircraft patrolling the southern nofly zone. Vmgr 152 command chronology covering janjun 1975 dated 111975 document no. These additional responsibilities enabled the sumos to play a key role in the success of 21 exercises during 2002. For thorud, otis day was about celebrating vmgr252s rich history. Vmgr 152 command chronology covering juldec 1973 dated 711973 document no. Calibrated with the roman numeral clock to depict around the clock operations. James eckardt, both crew masters for marine aerial refueler transport squadron vmgr 352, marine aircraft group 11, 3rd marine aircraft wing, observe a kcj super hercules ceremonial formation flight for the vmgr352 75th anniversary at marine corps air station miramar, calif.
I think this squadron represents the best things in the marine corps tradition, history and brotherhood, said thorud. San diego with grim faces, marines gathered thursday to honor seven comrades who were killed last week when their refueling plane crashed. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron 352 vmgr352 since its formation as marine utility squadron 352 vmj352 at mcas cherry point, north carolina on 1 april 1943 to its current designation as marine aerial refueler transport squadron 352 at mcas miramar, california, the raiders have an illustrious history. United states air force hercules abemodels, as of 1989, had an overall attrition rate of 5 percent as compared to 1 to 2 percent for. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron 352 vmgr352 is a united states marine corps kcj squadron. We are currently working on the vmgr352 history page. 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.
The uip for marine refueler transport squadron 352 is an allinclusive resource of official unit information. In general, the lockheed c hercules is a highly reliable aircraft. This work, vmgr352 bids farewell before leaving on deployment image 15 of 15, by cpl allison herman, identified by dvids, must comply with the restrictions shown on s. Vmgr152 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. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron 352 vmgr 352 is a united states marine corps kcj squadron. Marine corps university research marine corps history. In december that year vmgr152 completed its transition to the kcj. Marines with marine aerial refueler transport squadron vmgr 352 supported 1st radio battalion, i marine expeditionary force, in a lowlevel static line parachute drop exercise at marine corps base camp pendleton, california, july 8. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron 352 vmgr352 is a united states marine corps. Vmgr352 det a patch marine aerial refueler transport.
Catch up with the latest trailers in under 60 seconds, including mulan. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron 352 detachment a patch. Vmgr marine aerial refueler transport squadron us marine. Products tagged vmgr352 showing all 2 results sort by popularity sort by average rating sort by newness sort by price. The squadron has received numerous awards throughout its history and rates the. A pair of super stallion helicopters receive fuel from a kc hercules while transporting humvees over the gulf of aden. Vmgr352 is celebrating their 75th anniversary tonight and tomorrow. Brian gilbertson steers the aircraft toward its drop zone. David billings, upper right, stands in front of a vmgr352 kcj as it prepares to exit a hangar at al asad air base, iraq. They are based at stewart air national guard base in newburgh, new york and fall under the command of marine aircraft group 49 mag49 and the 4th marine aircraft wing 4th maw. One notable deployment was aboard the uss coral sea, when vmfa323 and its f4ns stood ready for combat in the gulf of oman during the iranian hostage crisis of 1980. Marine with marine aerial refueler transport squadron vmgr 352, marine aircraft group mag 11, 3rd marine aircraft wing maw, prepares to board the aircraft at marine corps air station mcas miramar 140115msd211057.
The three squadrons would join to create the hercules air group hag. Discover vmgr 352 aerial refueling tshirt from marine battleherks, a custom product made just for you by teespring. List of accidents and incidents involving the lockheed c. They provide both fixed wing and rotarywing aerial refueling capabilities to support fleet marine force fmf air operations in addition to assault air transport of personnel, equipment, and supplies. Includes official vmgr 352 and mc websites, vmgr 352 drc deployment readiness coordinator name and contact, vmgr 352 facebook pages, vmgr 352 groups and more. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron vmgr 352.
Following four years of service he next reported to vmgr452 at stewart air national guard base, new york for assignment with the marine corps reserves. Commanding officer, marine aerial refueler transport squadron vmgr 234 lieutenant colonel bryan l. The aircraft comes from marine aerial refueler transport squadron vmgr352 in the 3rd marine aircraft wing. Vmgr152s role in this mission resulted in carrying over 35,000 pounds 16,000 kg of cargo and 42 passengers to the poverty stricken country. The sound of taps echoed throughout hangar 100 of stewart air national guard base in newburgh, ny, on the afternoon of aug. Marine aerial refueled transport squadron 252, of the 2nd maw mag14, is stationed on mcas cherry point.
Presidential unit citation, joint meritorious unit award with 1 bronze oak leaf cluster, navy unit commendation with 1 bronze star, meritorious unit commendation with 1 silver star, american campaign, asiaticpacific service, world war ii victory, national defense service medal with 3 bronze stars, korean service, armed forces expeditionary, vietnam service with 3 silver stars. Catch up with the latest trailers in under 60 seconds, including mulan, minions. These additional responsibilities enabled the sumos to play a. In 2005, vmgr 234 flew critical supplies to the gulf coast in support of jtf katrina. During october 2010, vmgr 152 flew relief operations in the republic of the philippines in the aftermath of typhoon megi. If anyone has a digital image of that photo send me a copy. F35b will be the sensor or the e2, or usaf awacs or f15x or whatever has an aesa array and the hornet will be the missile truck that. The mission of vmgr 252 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. On several occasions bill oliver, admin, lcpl flew to danang and back on those aircraft as well as flying on vmgr152 s. While being a part of the hag, vmgr452 supported operation southern watch by doing aerial refueling for aircraft patrolling the southern nofly zone. With worldclass production and customer support, your satisfaction is guaranteed. How is marine aerial refueler transport squadron us marine corps abbreviated. The squadron conducted its first transpac operation in. Marines with marine aerial refueler transport squadron vmgr 352 supported 1st radio battalion, i marine expeditionary force, in a lowlevel static.
Vmgr 152s role in this mission resulted in carrying over 35,000 pounds 16,000 kg of cargo and 42 passengers to the poverty stricken country. This video was shot during our squadron photo in manama, bahrain probably in march of 1991. Vmgr 352 at mcas miramar is located at mcas miramar, ca. In the first two harvest hawk deployments, one each from vmgr352 and vmgr 252, crews launched more than 100 hellfires, recording. The most noteworthy achievement occurred in april 2007, when the sumos exceeded 260,000 mishapfree flight hours. Marines honor seven comrades killed in plane crash in. A 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 vmgr352 75th anniversary at marine corps air station miramar, calif. Vmgr 352 aerial refueling raiders 24 hours a day 7 days a. The squadron was originally assigned the douglas r4d skytrain aircraft, which it retained until its designation as marine. In 2004 the squadron was deployed to al asad, iraq as part of a cooperative cycle of marine vmgr squadrons constantly in support of the war in iraq. Usmc vmgr352 marine aerial refueler transport squadron. In march 1961, the squadrons mission was extended to include aerial refueling with the arrival of the kc hercules. I think it was put together by the loadmasters sorry had to replace the orignal sound track. Marine corps vmgr, vmj, vmo, vmr, vmsb, vmt, vmu and.
Marine aerial refueler transport squadron vmgr 352 prepare to refuel an fa18 hornet with marine fighter attack squadron vmfa 323 max antiair loadout. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron 352 vmgr 352 marine aerial refueler transport squadron was activated april 1, 1943 at cherry point, n. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron 352 patch. Vmgr152 is capable of refueling helicopters, tiltrotor and fixedwing aircraft in support of tactical missions, training operations, or ferry flights. Vmgr352 was finally reassigned in july 1987 to marine aircraft group. Vmgr352 patch marine aerial refueler transport squadron. Includes official vmgr352 and mc websites, vmgr352 drc deployment readiness coordinator name and contact, vmgr352 facebook pages, vmgr352 groups and more. Honoring the fallen marines of vmgr452 united states.
Marine aerial refueler transport squadron 252 vmgr 252 is a united states marine corps kcj squadron. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron352 vmgr352 marine aerial refueler transport squadron was activated april 1, 1943 at cherry point, n. 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. Marines assigned to 26th marine expeditionary unit meu command element and 26th meu marine raid force marines conduct static line and double bag static line parachute operations from a kcj super hercules assigned to marine aerial refueler transport squadron vmgr 352, over djibouti, aug. Us marine corps vmgr, vmgrt, vmj, vmm, vmmt, vmo, vmr, vmsb, vmt, vmu and vmx aviation squadron insignia, logo and patches. In december that year vmgr 152 completed its transition to the kcj.
Vmgr 152s secondary missions include rapid ground refueling of aircraft and motorized vehicles, aerial transport and delivery, airborne direct air support center, and battlefield illumination. Marine aerial refueler squadron vmgr 352, marine aircraft group 11, 3rd marine aircraft wing, celebrates the 75th anniversary at marine corps air station miramar, calif. Vmgr352, 1st radio battalion conduct parachute drop. The newest model of the c features an allglass cockpit, digital flightmanagement system, and reduced crew requirements. Once operation iraqi freedom commenced, the squadron transported over 3 million. Vmgr252 patch history 071 february 1962, this squadron was redesignated marine aerial refueler transport squadron 252 vmgr252, and with this a new patch was designated representing the broader mission assigned and the greater versatility of the aircraft. During that time there was a navy squadron that flew daily runs from okinawa to danang in a c47dc3. The memories of a us marine lieutenant in vietnam who slowly gets disillusioned as the war progresses.
Kcj harvest hawk operations in afghanistan code one. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron 252 mission. Please consider donating any amount you desire to help cover my server costs. Vmgr352 at mcas miramar is located at mcas miramar, ca. Vmgr352 tanker exercise two fa18d hornets with marine allweather fighter attack squadron 533 approach a kcj with marine aerial refueler transport squadron 352 during a special purpose marine airground task force crisis response central. Marine aerial refueler transport squadron 452 vmgr452 is a reserve united states marine corps kctkcj squadron. Dvids images vmgr352 bids farewell before leaving on. An 8 august aerial delivery mission revealed the complexity and teamwork involved in such an evolution. During this operation, vmgr352 was augmented by vmgr234 and vmgr452 to form the largest assemblage of kcs in history. This is accomplished through the use of the two refueling pods mounted under the wings of its kcj aircraft, outboard of the engines. Upon completion of his initial training, he reported to vmgr352 based at marine corps air station miramar, california. Formed as marine utility squadron 352 vmj352 at mcas cherry point on april 1, 1943. Your vmgr 352 patches are 4 tall and 100% embroidered with velcro backing. Dec 31, 2007 this video was shot during our squadron photo in manama, bahrain probably in march of 1991.