VR-61

Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 61
VR-61 Insignia
Active	1 October 1982–present (41 years, 9 months)
Country	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Role	Airlift
Part of	United States Navy Reserve Fleet Logistics Support Wing
Garrison/HQ	Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Nickname(s)	Islanders
Mascot(s)	Eagle
Aircraft flown
Transport	C-9B Skytrain II(1982–2014) C-40A Clipper(2014–present)

Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 61 (VR-61),nicknamedIslanders,is a transport squadron of theFleet Logistics Support Wingof theUnited States Navy Reserve,based atNaval Air Station Whidbey Island,Washington.It is a reserve unit composed of bothactive dutyandSelected Reservesailors. The squadron maintains three modifiedBoeing Next-Generation 737-700Caircraft, designated as theC-40A Clipper.

"VR-61 compiled more than 126,000 mishap-free flight hours while flying its previously assigned four C-9B aircraft. The squadron has received the Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Unit Commendation, two Congressman Bill Chappell awards, eight Safety" S "awards, four Battle" E "awards, four retention awards and the James M. Holcombe Maintenance Award."

C-40A Clipper aircraft maintained by VR-61

See also

• History of the United States Navy
• List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons

External links

• C-40A ClipperU.S. Navy fact file
• Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 61 (VR-61)