VMGR-452
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Operation Iraqi Freedom * 2003 invasion of Iraq |
Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452 (VMGR-452) was a reserve United States Marine Corps cargo squadron that previously flew the Lockheed Martin KC-130J. The squadron fell under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 49 (MAG-49) and the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW). The squadron, known as the "Yankees", was stationed at Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York.
Mission
Support Fleet Marine Force commitments worldwide by providing both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aerial refueling capabilities in addition to assault air transport of personnel, equipment, and supplies.
History
Global War on Terror
Following the
On 14 January 2003, the squadron was once again called up to support
On 2 December 2022, the squadron was deactivated in support of Force Design 2030.
2017 Crash
On 10 July 2017, one of VMGR-452's KC-130T aircraft took off from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, and crashed later that afternoon in Mississippi, killing all 16 personnel onboard.[1]
See also
- United States Marine Corps Aviation
- List of active United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons
- List of inactive United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons
Notes
- ^ "Marine Corps aircraft crashes, killing 16". United States Marine Corps. 11 July 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
- Bibliography
- Rottman, Gordon L. (2002). U.S. Marine Corps World War II Order of Battle - Ground and Air Units in the Pacific War, 1939 - 1945.’’. Greenwood Press. ISBN 0-313-31906-5.
- Sherrod, Robert (1952). History of Marine Corps Aviation in World War II. Washington, D.C.: Combat Forces Press. OCLC 1261876.
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