(Another AV8RSTUFF Creation): Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153 (VMGR-153) is a US Marine Corps KC-130J squadron. The squadron is a part of Marine Aircraft Group 24 (MAG-24), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) and provides both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aerial refueling capabilities to support Fleet Marine Force (FMF) air operations in addition to assault air transport of personnel, equipment, and supplies. During World War II, the squadron was under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 25 and the South Pacific Combat Air Transport Command (SCAT). It delivered approximately 15,000,000 pounds of supplies and equipment, evacuated more than 20,000 casualties, and moved an additional 8,000 personnel throughout the Pacific Theater. VMGR-153 is part of Marine Aircraft Group 24 (MAG-24) and was reactivated on January 13, 2023 at MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Over the course of the first two years, the squadron is scheduled to receive its full complement of 17 aircraft. This is the shoulder patch worn by aircrew and DOES come with velcro attached.
