James White

The 379th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMS) was an integral unit of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) stationed at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Michigan. Activated during the Cold War, the 379 AMS provided critical maintenance and support for the B-52 Stratofortress bombers and KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 379th Bombardment Wing. The squadron ensured aircraft readiness for nuclear deterrence and global strike missions, playing a vital role in SAC's alert force posture. The unit remained active at Wurtsmith AFB until the base's closure and the inactivation of SAC in the early 1990s.