VRC-30

Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30), known as the "Providers," was established in 1966 to provide Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) services to the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet. Operating the Grumman C-2A Greyhound aircraft, VRC-30 played a critical role in transporting personnel, mail, and high-priority cargo between shore bases and aircraft carriers at sea. The squadron supported multiple combat and humanitarian operations, including during the Vietnam War, Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. After more than five decades of distinguished service, VRC-30 was deactivated in 2023 as the Navy transitioned to the CMV-22B Osprey for COD missions.