43rd Civil Engineer Squadron

The 43rd Civil Engineer Squadron (43 CES) is a United States Air Force unit with a distinguished history of providing engineering support to air mobility operations. Originally activated as part of the 43rd Airlift Wing at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, the squadron has played a vital role in maintaining infrastructure, emergency response, and readiness for both stateside and deployed missions. Throughout its history, the 43 CES has supported numerous humanitarian and contingency operations worldwide, ensuring rapid airlift capabilities by maintaining critical facilities and airfields. The squadron continues to uphold its legacy of excellence, contributing significantly to the mission success of the Air Force and joint operations.