26th FMS

The **26th Field Maintenance Squadron (26th FMS)** was a vital support unit within the United States Air Force, primarily assigned to the 26th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing. Activated during the Cold War era, the 26th FMS provided essential aircraft maintenance, repair, and logistical support at bases such as Ramstein Air Base and later Zweibrücken Air Base in West Germany. The squadron played a crucial role in ensuring the operational readiness of reconnaissance aircraft, including the RF-4C Phantom II, contributing to NATO’s intelligence and surveillance capabilities in Europe. The 26th FMS remained active until the post-Cold War drawdown, when it was inactivated as part of broader force reductions.