VR-54
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 54 (VR-54), nicknamed "The Revelers", is a heavy-transport, logistics support squadron of the United States Navy. It is a Navy Unique Fleet Essential Aircraft (NUFEA) squadron based out of NAS/JRB New Orleans, Louisiana and is a sub-command of Commander, Fleet Logistics Support Wingand Commander, Naval Air Reserve Force. VR-54 is a Naval Reserve unit composed of both Full-time Support (FTS) and Selected Reserve (SELRES) Sailors. The squadron currently flies the Lockheed C-130T Hercules.
| Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 54 (VR-54) | |
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| Active | 1 June 1991 - present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Garrison/HQ | NAS JRB New Orleans |
| Nickname(s) | Revelers |
The squadron colors are Purple, Green and Gold which are also the official colors of Mardi Gras derived from the yearly celebration most associated with the squadrons host city of New Orleans.
Mission
The mission of VR-54 is to provide worldwide 24/7 fleet logistics support to all components of the United States Military to include transportation of vehicles, ammunition, personnel, etc. and are able to provide responsive, flexible and rapidly deployable assets in order to maintain peace and combat operations. VR-54 conducts their mission utilizing the Lockheed C-130T Hercules aircraft which is one of the most versatile aircraft in the United States Navy allowing pilots to take off from practically any surface.
History
The previous squadron designated VR-54 was also based at NAS/JRB New Orleans from October 1, 1972, to February 28, 1981, and flew the C-118 Liftmaster transport aircraft; a military designation of the McDonnell Douglas DC-6. When the Navy introduced the McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II, the antiquated C-118 was retired and VR-54 was de-commissioned.
Ten years later, VR-54 was re-commissioned on June 1, 1991, as the Navy's first C-130T squadron, ushering in an era that would change Naval Logistics for the decades to come.