VMGR-234

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234
VMGR-234 Insignia
Active1 May 1942 – 20 March 1946
1 June 1947 – present
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
TypeCargo Transport / Aerial refueling Aircraft Lockheed Martin KC-130J
RoleAssault support
Part ofMarine Aircraft Group 41
4th Marine Aircraft Wing
Garrison/HQNaval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
Nickname(s)"Rangers"
"Bears" (Vietnam Era)
Tail CodeQH
EngagementsWorld War II
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Commanders
Current
commander
Lieutenant Colonel Chad J. Magro

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234 (VMGR-234) is a reserve United States Marine Corps KC-130J squadron. They are a part of Marine Aircraft Group 41 (MAG-41), 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW) and provide both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aerial refueling capabilities to support Marine Forces Reserve air operations in addition to assault air transport of personnel, equipment, and supplies. The squadron, known as the "Rangers" is stationed at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas.