1608th Periodic Maintenance Squadron

The 1608th Periodic Maintenance Squadron was a support unit of the United States Air Force, active primarily during the Cold War era. It was assigned to the 1608th Air Transport Wing at Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina. The squadron’s primary mission was to conduct regular and specialized maintenance on aircraft assigned to Military Air Transport Service (MATS) operations, ensuring mission readiness and operational safety. Through its dedicated efforts, the 1608th Periodic Maintenance Squadron contributed significantly to the success of global airlift missions, including support for overseas deployments and humanitarian operations, before its inactivation in the late 1960s as part of Air Force organizational restructuring.