354 FMS TAC

The 354th Field Maintenance Squadron, Tactical Air Command (354 FMS TAC), was an integral support unit within the United States Air Force, primarily tasked with providing comprehensive maintenance for tactical aircraft assigned to the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing. Activated during the Cold War era, the squadron played a crucial role in ensuring the operational readiness of fighter jets such as the F-100 Super Sabre and later the A-7D Corsair II. Based at various locations, including Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, the 354 FMS TAC supported deployments and readiness exercises, contributing to both NATO commitments and contingency operations. Its highly skilled personnel ensured that aircraft remained mission-capable, directly supporting U.S. air superiority and rapid deployment capabilities until subsequent reorganizations and inactivations aligned with Air Force restructuring in the late 20th century.