3415th M&S Group

• Formation and Purpose: The 3415th M&S Group (Military & Student) was established by the United States Air Force to provide technical and basic training to airmen, primarily at Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado. • Key Role in Training: The group specialized in missile and munitions training during the Cold War era, supporting the USAF’s expanding missile programs. • Lowry AFB Connection: The 3415th was a central part of Lowry AFB's identity, with thousands of airmen passing through its training facilities between the 1950s and 1990s. • Women in the Ranks: The unit was notable for being among the first to train women in technical specialties following the integration of women into the Air Force. • Support for Vietnam War: During the Vietnam War, the group trained large numbers of airmen in avionics and armament systems, directly supporting combat operations. • Adapting to Technology: The 3415th was at the forefront of adopting computer-based training techniques in the 1970s and 1980s. • Heritage of Excellence: The group frequently won Air Training Command awards for excellence in instruction and innovation. • Famed Alumni: Many notable USAF leaders and technical experts began their careers at the 3415th, including future generals and NASA engineers. • Deactivation and Legacy: The 3415th M&S Group was deactivated in the 1990s as part of base realignment, but its legacy continues in other Air Education and Training Command units. • Historical Artifacts: Artifacts, photographs, and training manuals from the group are preserved at the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, located at the former Lowry AFB site.