351st MIMS (SAC)

The 351st Missile Maintenance Squadron (MIMS) was an integral unit of the 351st Strategic Missile Wing (SAC), based at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Activated in the early 1960s, the squadron was responsible for the maintenance and readiness of the Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) systems, ensuring their operational capability throughout the Cold War. The 351st MIMS played a critical role in the United States' nuclear deterrence strategy by providing specialized technical support and rapid response to missile system issues. The squadron continued its mission until the inactivation of the 351st Strategic Missile Wing in the 1990s, following the end of the Cold War and subsequent arms reduction treaties.