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Categories: TECHNOLOGY

US Navy retirement of C‑2 Greyhound

Entities: U.S. Navy · VRC-40 (Rawhides) · C-2 Greyhound · Rear Admiral Rich Brophy · CMV-22B Osprey

Overview

In late June 2026 the U.S. Navy’s C‑2A Greyhound performed its final carrier landing, marking the end of its six‑decade service as a carrier‑onboard delivery aircraft. A month later, in July, the Navy officially retired the type. The last flight, conducted by Fleet Logistics Support Squadron VRC‑40 “Rawhides,” was escorted by the Blue Angels and concluded with a sundown ceremony at NAS Pensacola. Officials highlighted the aircraft’s historic role, noting over 100 million pounds of cargo and 2.5 million passengers moved since 1966. The Greyhound will be replaced by the CMV‑22B Osprey for future COD missions.

Timeline

  1. about 20 hours ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    U.S. Navy retires C-2 Greyhound carrier‑onboard delivery aircraft

    The U.S. Navy retired the C‑2 Greyhound after 60 years, marking its final flight with a ceremony and Blue Angels escort, and will replace it with the CMV‑22B Osprey.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    U.S. Navy C-2A Greyhound completes final carrier landing

    The US Navy retired its C-2A Greyhound COD aircraft on 25 June 2026 after 60 years, ending carrier‑based fixed‑wing logistics and shifting the role to the CMV‑22B Osprey.

Sources

dvidshub.net · northescambia.com