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355th AGS

U.S. Air Force

The 355th Aircraft Generation Squadron (AGS) was a key maintenance unit assigned to the 355th Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. Activated in the late 20th century, the squadron was responsible for maintaining, servicing, and generating combat-ready A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. The 355th AGS played a crucial role in supporting operations and deployments, ensuring aircraft were mission-ready for training and combat missions. In 2002, as part of an Air Force-wide reorganization, the squadron was inactivated and its functions were incorporated into newly structured Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons (AMXS).

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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.

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Jon Hofer

U.S. Air Force · 1984 - 1989

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Dan Boyd

U.S. Air Force · 1981 - 1982

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John Day

U.S. Air Force Veteran · 1975 - 1979

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Guy Perkins

U.S. Air Force Veteran · 1983 - 1986

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About 355th AGS

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Historical Facts

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.