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Marlowe Assumes Command of VR-54

Navy NewsStand

Story Number: NNS070813-05
Release Date: 8/13/2007 1:23:00 PM

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (AW/SW) Shawn D. Graham, Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (NNS) -- Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 54 “Revelers” held a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans on Aug. 11.

Cmdr. Wallace Moore, commanding officer of VR-54 was relieved by Cmdr. Michael Marlowe.

While under Moore's command, VR-54 directly supported worldwide operations. The unit flew approximately 50 missions totaling more than 500 flight hours with nearly 1 million pounds of cargo delivered in support of forward deployed units.

Moore took time during the ceremony to express his appreciation to the "Revelers" for their outstanding support during his tour.

Moore's leadership, professionalism and management abilities during this tour were recognized with the presentation of the Meritorious Service Medal.

"I want to thank the Sailors, the chiefs, the officers and most importantly their families, for taking care of each other," he said. "You did it all. Your dignity, compassion, patience and grace made me a successful skipper. I am grateful that this squadron has talent second to none."

Moore has been with the command since May 2006, and has served as operations officer, maintenance officer, executive assistant and transport aircraft commander of the Lockheed Martin C-130T Hercules during his tenure with the squadron.

Marlowe played a significant role in Moore’s accomplishments as the executive officer of the unit, and stepped into the top spot to help continue the unit's impressive history of achievement.

Marlowe was brief as he expressed appreciation for a superb team that had helped him achieve the new post.

"I thank the department heads and the officers' mess for working with and for me. I thank the chiefs' mess for grooming me over the years, and the petty officers and seamen for getting the job done right the first time," he said. "I want to take VR-54 to newer heights. I truly believe this to be the finest squadron in the world."