315th FMS

The 315th FMS, or 315th Field Maintenance Squadron, was a support unit within the United States Air Force, primarily assigned to the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Activated during the Cold War era, the squadron provided critical maintenance and logistical support for C-141 Starlifter and later C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, ensuring mission readiness and operational efficiency. Throughout its history, the 315th FMS supported numerous global airlift missions, humanitarian operations, and exercises, both in peacetime and during contingencies. The squadron's dedication to excellence contributed significantly to the success of air mobility operations before its eventual consolidation into broader maintenance groups as part of USAF restructuring.