VMGRT-253
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| Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Training Squadron 253 | |
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 VMGRT-253 unit insignia |
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| Active | October 1, 1986 - September 14, 2006 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Role | Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) |
| Part of | Marine Aircraft Group 14 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | MCAS Cherry Point |
| Nickname | "Titans" |
| Motto | "We will never quit" "Training the Fleet" |
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| Current commander |
(Unit Deactivated) |
Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Training Squadron 253 (VMGRT 253) is based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, and responsible for providing the Fleet Marine Force active-duty and reserve KC-130 squadrons with qualified replacement pilots and enlisted aircrew. Known as the "Titans", VMGRT-253 is a subordinate unit of Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
The squadron was officially deactivated during a ceremony on September 14, 2006. LtCol Adam Holmes (the last commander of the unit) cased the unit colors, which were placed in storage.
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