VR-59

Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 59 (VR-59), known as the "Lone Star Express," is a United States Navy Reserve squadron based at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas. Established in July 1970, VR-59 is part of the Fleet Logistics Support Wing and operates the C-40A Clipper aircraft. The squadron’s primary mission is to provide worldwide airlift and logistics support for the Navy and other Department of Defense agencies. Over its history, VR-59 has played a vital role in supporting military operations, humanitarian missions, and exercises both at home and abroad.