VMGR-234

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234 (VMGR-234), known as the "Rangers," is a United States Marine Corps Reserve squadron based at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas. The unit traces its origins to World War II, when it was activated in 1942 as VMJ-234 and participated in critical campaigns in the Pacific Theater. Over the decades, VMGR-234 has operated a variety of transport and refueling aircraft, including the KC-130 Hercules, supporting both combat and humanitarian missions worldwide. Notably, the squadron has played key roles in Operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom, providing essential aerial refueling and logistics support to Marine and joint forces.