3365 StuSq (ATC), Chanute AFB, IL

The 3365th Student Squadron (Air Training Command), stationed at Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois, was an essential training unit of the United States Air Force. Activated in the mid-20th century, its primary mission was to provide technical and vocational training to airmen, preparing them for specialized roles in aircraft maintenance, missile systems, and other support fields. The squadron played a crucial role in supporting the Air Force’s readiness during the Cold War era by producing highly skilled enlisted personnel. The 3365th Student Squadron continued its training operations until Chanute AFB’s closure in 1993, leaving a legacy of technical excellence within the USAF.