SAN DIEGO — Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 57 is scheduled to host children from Make-A-Wish San Diego for a “Holiday Salute” at the squadron’s headquarters on Naval Air Station North Island Dec. 7.
Now in its fifth year, the annual event invites Make-A-Wish children and their families to interact with service members from the Navy and Marine Corps while celebrating the holiday season.
The event includes tours of various aircraft, as well as static displays provided by local U.S. Marine Corps and Navy commands, a visit with military working dogs, a Holiday party, and an appearance by Santa.
VR-57 is proud of this partnership with Make-A-Wish and the opportunity to share what they love with these amazing children. Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 57, a Naval Reserve Force squadron composed of active duty and Selected Reserve personnel, provides responsive, flexible, and rapidly deployable air logistics support to U.S. and allied forces sustaining a full spectrum of combat, humanitarian, and peacetime operations. The squadron also works to provide continuous quality training for mobilization readiness.
The “Holiday Salute” is scheduled for 9:45-11:30 a.m. at the squadron’s headquarters on Naval Air Station North Island Dec. 7.
