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U.S. Air Force

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About 2951st CLSS

The 2951st Combat Logistics Support Squadron (CLSS) was a United States Air Force unit primarily tasked with depot-level maintenance and rapid repair of aircraft and equipment. Activated during the height of the Cold War, the 2951st CLSS specialized in deploying skilled teams worldwide to support urgent operational needs and enhance aircraft readiness. Stationed at McClellan Air Force Base, California, the squadron played a crucial role in sustaining the Air Force’s fleet by providing technical expertise and logistical support during both peacetime and contingency operations. The unit was eventually inactivated as part of post-Cold War restructuring and the closure of McClellan AFB in the late 1990s.

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Thomas Lesher

U.S. Air Force

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U.S. Air Force

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U.S. Air Force • 1976

stationed at johnson air force base in japan

U.S. Air Force • 1949

About 2951st CLSS

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Origins and Name: The 2951st Combat Logistics Support Squadron (CLSS) was a United States Air Force unit specializing in depot-level aircraft maintenance, modification, and crash/battle damage repair. • Activation Era: The unit was activated in the early 1970s, during the height of the Cold War, to address rapid repair needs for Air Force aircraft worldwide. • Nickname: The 2951st CLSS was often called the "Crash, Damaged, Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) Team" due to its expertise in recovering and repairing heavily damaged aircraft. • Stationed at Tinker AFB: The squadron was based at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, a major USAF logistics and maintenance installation. • Vietnam War Involvement: Members of the 2951st CLSS deployed to Southeast Asia to repair and recover battle-damaged aircraft during and after the Vietnam War. • Global Deployments: The unit was known for its rapid deployment capability, sending teams worldwide on short notice to support U.S. and allied air operations. • Aircraft Expertise: The squadron worked on a wide variety of aircraft, including B-52 bombers, KC-135 tankers, E-3 Sentry AWACS, and fighter jets. • Operation Desert Storm: Personnel from the 2951st CLSS were deployed to the Middle East for Operation Desert Storm in 1991, providing essential aircraft recovery and repair services. • Deactivation and Legacy: The 2951st CLSS was deactivated in the 1990s as Air Force maintenance practices were reorganized, but its expertise was integrated into other units. • Recognition: The squadron received multiple awards for excellence, including the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, reflecting its significant contributions to mission readiness and aircraft survivability.