363rd AGS:17 AMU

The 363rd Aircraft Generation Squadron (AGS), specifically its 17th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU), played a crucial role in supporting United States Air Force operations during the late 20th century. Assigned to the 363rd Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, the 17th AMU was responsible for the maintenance and readiness of F-16 Fighting Falcons. The unit ensured aircraft were mission-ready during critical periods, including Operation Desert Storm in 1991, where the 363rd contributed significantly to coalition air campaigns. The 363rd AGS/17 AMU earned recognition for its excellence in aircraft maintenance and operational support before Air Force organizational restructuring led to its inactivation and reorganization in the late 1990s.