VR-55

Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 55 (VR-55), known as the "Minutemen," is a United States Navy Reserve squadron established in 1976. Initially operating the C-9B Skytrain II, VR-55 has provided worldwide air logistics support for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Department of Defense agencies. The squadron transitioned to the C-130T Hercules aircraft in 1993, greatly expanding its cargo and passenger transport capabilities. VR-55 has played a significant role in numerous operations, including Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and humanitarian missions, earning recognition for its outstanding service and operational excellence.