17th MMS

The 17th Munitions Maintenance Squadron (17th MMS) was an Air Force unit responsible for the storage, maintenance, and handling of munitions, particularly nuclear weapons, during the Cold War era. Activated in the late 1950s, the squadron was stationed at various bases, including Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, where it supported the strategic mission of the United States Air Force. The 17th MMS played a crucial role in ensuring the readiness and security of the nation’s munitions stockpiles. The unit was eventually inactivated as part of organizational changes and modernization efforts within the Air Force.