CNAFR

Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve (CNAFR) serves as the headquarters command for the United States Navy Reserve's aviation forces. Established in 1973, CNAFR was created to provide operational oversight, training, and administrative support for reserve aviation units, ensuring their readiness to augment the active-duty fleet. Headquartered at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, CNAFR manages a range of squadrons, including strike fighter, patrol, logistics, and helicopter units. Over the decades, CNAFR units have participated in numerous operations, both domestic and overseas, supporting national defense and humanitarian missions.