351 CES (SAC)

The 351st Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) was activated as part of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Tasked with facility maintenance, construction, and emergency engineering support, the squadron played a critical role in sustaining SAC's nuclear deterrence mission during the Cold War. The 351 CES supported the infrastructure for Minuteman missile silos and related operational needs, ensuring readiness and survivability in case of conflict. Following the end of the Cold War and restructuring of SAC in the early 1990s, the unit transitioned under new command alignments, continuing its tradition of engineering excellence.