355th AGS

• Origins: The 355th Aircraft Generation Squadron (AGS) was part of the 355th Wing, located at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. • Role: The squadron was responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and generation of aircraft—primarily A-10 Thunderbolt II attack jets. • Desert Storm: Members of the 355th AGS played a vital support role during Operation Desert Storm, ensuring aircraft were mission-ready for combat missions. • Unit Redesignation: In the early 2000s, the AGS structure across the USAF was reorganized, and the 355th AGS was inactivated, with its personnel and mission absorbed by Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons (AMXS). • Aircraft Expertise: The squadron developed a reputation for its deep technical expertise in supporting the A-10, one of the USAF's primary close air support platforms. • Safety Milestones: The 355th AGS achieved multiple safety milestones, including long periods without major accidents or incidents. • Community Involvement: The unit was active in the Tucson community, organizing volunteer events and participating in public airshows. • Deployment Tempo: During the 1990s and early 2000s, the squadron regularly deployed personnel and equipment in support of operations in Southwest Asia and the Balkans. • Unit Motto: The 355th AGS was known for its unofficial motto: "Keep 'Em Flying," reflecting its critical mission to keep aircraft operational. • Legacy: Although now inactivated, the legacy and accomplishments of the 355th AGS live on in the personnel and units that succeeded it, continuing the tradition of excellence in aircraft maintenance.