About this Unit
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 64 (VR-64), known as the "Condors," is a United States Navy Reserve squadron with a long history of providing vital air logistics support. Originally established as VR-52 Detachment A, the unit was redesignated as VR-64 in 2004 and is based at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Operating the C-130T Hercules aircraft, VR-64 supports Navy and joint military operations worldwide by transporting personnel, cargo, and mail. The squadron has played a key role in supporting operations in the Middle East, humanitarian missions, and other contingency operations, earning multiple awards for its outstanding performance.
Historical Facts
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Origins: Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 64 (VR-64) traces its lineage back to 1970, when it was originally established as VR-52 at Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, before being redesignated as VR-64 in 2004.
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Reserve Squadron: VR-64 is a unit of the U.S. Navy Reserve, making it unique in that its personnel are primarily reservists who train and deploy alongside active-duty counterparts.
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Nickname: The squadron is known as the "Condors," a name drawn from the majestic bird, symbolizing strength and endurance.
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Aircraft Operated: Over its history, VR-64 has flown several aircraft types, including the C-9B Skytrain II and currently the C-130T Hercules, a versatile transport aircraft.
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Global Reach: VR-64 has supported military and humanitarian missions on nearly every continent, delivering personnel, cargo, and medical aid to locations around the world.
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September 11th Response: In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, VR-64 (then VR-52) was among the first reserve squadrons mobilized, providing critical logistics support for homeland defense and overseas operations.
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Move to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst: In 2011, VR-64 relocated from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, as part of a broader base realignment.
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Humanitarian Missions: The squadron has played a key role in disaster relief, including delivering aid to Haiti following the 2010 earthquake and to areas affected by hurricanes and typhoons.
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Awards and Recognition: VR-64 has earned multiple Meritorious Unit Commendations and Safety Awards, recognizing its professionalism and safe operations over decades of service.
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Support to the Fleet: The unit’s motto, “Delivering the Fleet,” reflects its vital mission supporting Navy and joint operations by moving personnel, equipment, and supplies where they’re needed most.
