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The 2500th Field Maintenance Squadron was a United States Air Force unit based at Mitchel Air Force Base, New York, during the post-World War II era. Activated as part of the Air Force’s effort to maintain and support its expanding fleet, the squadron provided vital aircraft and equipment maintenance for operational units stationed at Mitchel AFB. Its personnel specialized in a range of technical services, ensuring aircraft readiness during the early years of the Cold War. The unit remained active until the deactivation and closure of Mitchel AFB in the late 1950s, marking the end of its mission in New York.