TEAM'OTIS' 90 Years Old and Going Strong

摘要

In June, Otis celebrated its unique heritage, commemorating 90 years since it was established as the first Marine Aviation squadron. Adding to that accomplishment, Otis has the record for flying the same airframe for the longest period of time, having continuously flown various C-130 Hercules models since 1961. Now, three years after my last visit, the Marines workload hasn't gotten any lighter. As a tribute to the versatility of their airframe, they have been constantly engaged while providing disaster relief following hurricanes in Texas and the Caribbean, while supporting Marine Corps tasking from Spain to Japan. For VMGR-252, having all hands on deck is just a regular day at the office.