319th FMS

The 319th Field Maintenance Squadron (FMS) was a support unit assigned to the 319th Bombardment Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Activated during the Cold War era, the 319th FMS was responsible for the maintenance and repair of aircraft and associated equipment, ensuring the operational readiness of the wing's fleet, which included B-52 Stratofortress bombers and KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. The squadron played a vital role in sustaining the wing’s strategic deterrence and aerial refueling capabilities. The 319th FMS continued its mission until the Air Force reorganized its maintenance structure, eventually inactivating the squadron as part of broader post-Cold War changes.