Officially Licensed USMC VMGR-452 Yankees Patch — Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron Reserve KC-130 Embroidered Patch The Yankees — VMGR-452's Reserve tanker and transport force. VMGR-452 "Yankees" was a Marine Corps Reserve aerial refueler transport squadron operating the KC-130 Hercules under the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. The Yankees provided Reserve aerial refueling and transport capability, maintaining combat-ready crews who could augment active duty VMGR squadrons during mobilization and deployment. Reserve VMGR squadrons like the Yankees were essential during the sustained tempo of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Perfect For: VMGR-452 Yankees veterans, Marine Reserve KC-130 Hercules crews, 4th MAW Reserve personnel, and USMC Reserve aerial refueler transport squadron patch collectors. Yankees. Reserve tankers.
