42OMS Strategic Air Command

The 42nd Organizational Maintenance Squadron (42 OMS) was an integral maintenance unit assigned to the 42nd Bombardment Wing under the Strategic Air Command (SAC) of the United States Air Force. Stationed at Loring Air Force Base, Maine, the 42 OMS provided critical aircraft maintenance and support for SAC's fleet of B-52 Stratofortress bombers and KC-135 Stratotankers during the Cold War era. The squadron ensured the operational readiness of the wing’s nuclear-capable bombers, playing a key role in America’s airborne deterrence strategy. The professionalism and expertise of 42 OMS personnel contributed significantly to the effectiveness and reliability of SAC's strategic mission throughout its active years.