438th Avionics Maintenance

The 438th Avionics Maintenance Squadron was an integral support unit responsible for maintaining and repairing aircraft avionics systems within the U.S. Air Force. Activated during the Cold War, the squadron was assigned to the 438th Tactical Airlift Wing at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey. Its mission was to ensure the operational readiness of avionics equipment on transport aircraft such as the C-141 Starlifter, directly supporting global airlift and mobility missions. The squadron was inactivated in the 1990s following post-Cold War restructuring and advancements in avionics technology.