VRM-40 Change of Command

Posted on | by Robbin Laird
08/12/2025

A change of command ceremony for VRM-40, the “Mighty Bison” squadron, took place on July 31, 2025 at Naval Station Norfolk, where Cmdr. Brett H. Learner relieved Cmdr. Mason B. Fox as commanding officer.

The ceremony marked the official transfer of leadership for the squadron, which provides carrier onboard delivery (COD) support using the CMV-22B Osprey.The event was held to publicize the change in command to the squadron’s personnel, and it was a formal, impressive, and brief ceremony.

For our interview with Cmdr. Mason B. Fox, see the following:

Visiting the First East Coast CMV-22B Squadron: October 2024

NORFOLK, Va. (July 31, 2025) – Cmdr. Mason B. Fox, outgoing commanding officer of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40, renders a salute to Capt. Christopher R. Brenner, commander, Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Wing (COMVRMWING), during the reading of orders as he reports to the commodore. The salute marks a formal moment of military protocol during VRM-40’s change of command ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk. VRM-40 provides carrier onboard delivery (COD) support to naval forces using the CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Multimedia Specialist Zachary Wickline)
NORFOLK, Va. (July 31, 2025) – Cmdr. Brett H. Learner, commanding officer of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40, departs through sideboys following the squadron’s change of command ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk. Learner assumed command from Cmdr. Mason B. Fox during the event. VRM-40 provides carrier onboard delivery (COD) support to naval forces using the CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Multimedia Specialist Zachary Wickline)
NORFOLK, Va. (July 31, 2025) – Cmdr. Mason B. Fox, outgoing commanding officer of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk. The event marked the conclusion of Fox’s tour and the beginning of Cmdr. Brett H. Learner’s leadership. VRM-40 provides carrier onboard delivery (COD) support to naval forces using the CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Multimedia Specialist Zachary Wickline)
NORFOLK, Va. (July 31, 2025) – Cmdr. Mason B. Fox, outgoing commanding officer of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40, departs through sideboys during the conclusion of the squadron’s change of command ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk. The ceremony marked the official transfer of leadership to Cmdr. Brett H. Learner. VRM-40 provides carrier onboard delivery (COD) support to naval forces using the CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Multimedia Specialist Zachary Wickline)
NORFOLK, Va. (July 31, 2025) – Cmdr. Brett H. Learner relieves Cmdr. Mason B. Fox as commanding officer of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40 during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Station Norfolk. The ceremony marked the official transfer of leadership for the “Mighty Bison.” VRM-40 provides carrier onboard delivery (COD) support to naval forces using the CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Multimedia Specialist Zachary Wickline)
NORFOLK, Va. (July 31, 2025) – Cmdr. Brett H. Learner, incoming commanding officer of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40, addresses the audience during the squadron’s change of command ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk. Learner assumed command from Cmdr. Mason B. Fox during the event. VRM-40 provides carrier onboard delivery (COD) support to naval forces using the CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Multimedia Specialist Zachary Wickline)