Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 56 | |
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A squadron C-40 Clipper on the ramp at NAS Oceana in 2015
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Active | 1 July 1976 – present[1] |
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Role | Airlift |
Part of | United States Navy Reserve |
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Nickname(s) | Globemasters |
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VR-56 Squadron Insignia | ![]() |
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Transport | Boeing C-40A Clipper |
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 56 (VR-56), nicknamed the Globemasters, is a transport squadron of the United States Navy Reserve providing world-wide airlift using C-40A Clipper aircraft and is based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia.[2][3] The squadron is under the operational control of Commander, Fleet Logistics Support WingatNaval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas.[4]
VR-56 is a reserve unit composed of both full-time active duty and traditional part-time Selected Reserve officers and sailors.[4]
The squadron previously flew the C-9B Skytrain II aircraft at Naval Station Norfolk/Chambers Field, Virginia before relocating to Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia.[4] VR-56 later retired its C-9B aircraft and is one of six VR squadrons that now flies and maintains three Boeing Next-Generation 737-700C aircraft designated as the C-40A Clipper.[citation needed]
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Electronic Attack (VAQ) |
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Carrier Airborne Early Warning (VAW) |
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Strike Fighter (VFA) |
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Fleet Air Reconnaissance (VQ) |
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Fleet Fighter Composite (VFC) |
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Fleet Logistics Support (VR) |
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Carrier Fleet Logistics Support (VRC) |
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Carrier Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission (VRM) |
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Patrol |
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Unmanned (VUP) |
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Training (VT) |
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Helicopter Mine Countermeasures (HM) |
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Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) |
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Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) |
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Helicopter Training (HT) |
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