1605th MASS

The 1605th Military Airlift Support Squadron (MASS) was a United States Air Force unit active during the Cold War era. Stationed at Rhein-Main Air Base in West Germany, the squadron was primarily responsible for providing airlift support and logistical services to military and humanitarian missions throughout Europe and beyond. The 1605th MASS played a crucial role in the movement of personnel, cargo, and mail, ensuring the effective operation of U.S. and allied forces during tense periods of East-West confrontation. The unit was eventually inactivated as part of the broader restructuring and drawdown of U.S. forces in Europe in the late 20th century.