Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452 | |
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Active | 9 September 1988 – 2 December 2022 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Cargo Transport / Aerial refueling |
Role | Assault support |
Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 49 4th Marine Aircraft Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York |
Nickname(s) | "Yankees" |
Tail Code | NY |
Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom 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.