VR-54
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Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 54 (VR-54), nicknamed "The Revelers", is a heavy-transport, logistics support squadron of the United States Navy. It is a Navy Unique Fleet Essential Aircraft (NUFEA) squadron based out of NAS/JRB New Orleans, Louisiana and is a sub-command of Commander, Fleet Logistics Support Wing and Commander, Naval Air Reserve Force. VR-54 is a Naval Reserve unit composed of both Training & Administration of the Reserve (TAR formally known as Full-time Support or FTS)[1][2] and Selected Reserve (SELRES) Sailors. The squadron currently flies the Lockheed C-130T Hercules.
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Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 54 (VR-54) | |
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Active | 1 June 1991 - present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy |
Garrison/HQ | NAS JRB New Orleans |
Nickname(s) | Revelers |
The squadron colors are Purple, Green and Gold which are also the official colors of Mardi Gras derived from the yearly celebration most associated with the squadrons host city of New Orleans.