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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Hanson W. Pitchford, commanding officer, Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, holds scissors used to cut a ribbon after a ceremony recognizing VMR-1’S classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)