Official VMGR-252 95th Anniversary Shoulder Patch — Otis at 95 Ninety-five years of keeping the MAGTF fueled, loaded, and moving — Otis never stops. VMGR-252 "Otis" is a Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron flying the KC-130J Super Hercules out of MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, under the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Named after their cartoon elephant mascot, the squadron has been providing aerial refueling, assault support, and tactical transport to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force since the earliest days of Marine Corps transport aviation. This 95th anniversary shoulder patch commemorates nearly a century of faithful service — from the earliest transport missions through the jet age and into the modern era of expeditionary logistics. Whether they're passing gas at 20,000 feet or hauling a full load of Marines and gear into an austere strip, VMGR-252 is the lifeline that makes the rest of the wing possible. Perfect For: VMGR-252 Otis Marines and veterans, KC-130J Super Hercules community, MCAS Cherry Point squadrons, 2nd MAW aerial refueling and transport personnel, and anyone who celebrates 95 years of Marine Corps heavy lift. VMGR-252 Otis — 95 years of hauling everything the Corps needs, everywhere it needs to go.
