549th CAMS

The 549th CAMS (Component Repair Squadron), originally designated as the 549th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, was activated to provide maintenance and logistical support for USAF aircraft operations. During the Vietnam War, the unit was stationed at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, supporting F-105 Thunderchief and later F-111 Aardvark combat missions. The squadron was responsible for intermediate-level maintenance, ensuring aircraft readiness and mission capability in a high-tempo combat environment. The 549th CAMS played a critical role in sustaining air operations until it was inactivated as the U.S. withdrew its forces from Thailand in the mid-1970s.