| Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Five Nine (VR-59) | |
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 VR-59 Squadron Insignia | |
| Active | 1 October 1982 – present[1] (42 years, 5 months) |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Part of | United States Navy Reserve |
| Nickname(s) | The Lone Star Express |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Transport | Boeing C-40 Clipper |
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 59 (VR-59), nicknamedThe Lone Star Express, is a transport squadron of theFleet Logistics Support Wing of theUnited States Navy Reserve, based atNaval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth,Texas. It is a reserve unit composed of bothactive duty andSelected Reserve sailors. The squadron maintains three modifiedBoeing Next-Generation 737-700C aircraft, designated as theC-40A Clipper.
The mission statement of VR-59 is"Navy unique fleet essential airlift providing around the clock worldwide logistics support to all military services, flying three C-40A Clippers."[2]
| Electronic Attack (VAQ) | |||||
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| Carrier Airborne Early Warning (VAW) | |||||
| Strike Fighter (VFA) | |||||
| Fleet Air Reconnaissance (VQ) | |||||
| Fleet Fighter Composite (VFC) | |||||
| Fleet Logistics Support (VR) | |||||
| Carrier Fleet Logistics Support (VRC) | |||||
| Carrier Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission (VRM) | |||||
| Patrol |
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| Unmanned (VUP) | |||||
| Training (VT) | |||||
| Helicopter Mine Countermeasures (HM) | |||||
| Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) | |||||
| Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) | |||||
| Helicopter Training (HT) | |||||
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