317th CES (MAC)

The 317th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) was an integral support unit assigned to the 317th Military Airlift Command (MAC) of the United States Air Force. Activated during the Cold War era, the 317th CES provided essential engineering, construction, and emergency response services, ensuring operational readiness of airlift missions. The squadron was responsible for maintaining base infrastructure, rapid runway repair, and disaster recovery—vital for the strategic mobility core to MAC’s worldwide missions. Throughout its service, the 317th CES played a crucial role in both peacetime and contingency operations, contributing significantly to the effectiveness and resilience of the 317th Airlift operations until its inactivation or reassignment.