60 FMS MAC

• Origins: The 60th Field Maintenance Squadron (60 FMS) was part of the 60th Military Airlift Wing, based at Travis Air Force Base, California, and later evolved through reorganizations into the Maintenance Aircraft Component (MAC) functions. • Mission: The primary mission of 60 FMS MAC was to provide aircraft maintenance and component support for the wing’s extensive fleet of cargo and transport aircraft, including the C-5 Galaxy, C-141 Starlifter, and later the C-17 Globemaster III. • Vietnam War Support: During the Vietnam War, 60 FMS played a crucial role in sustaining airlift operations, ensuring aircraft were mission-ready for critical supply and medevac missions to Southeast Asia. • Distinguished Unit: The squadron earned multiple Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards for exceptional service, particularly during periods of high operational tempo and global contingencies. • Desert Storm Contributions: 60 FMS MAC personnel deployed and provided pivotal maintenance support during Operation Desert Storm, keeping airlift operations running smoothly in the Middle East. • Technological Integration: The unit was among the first at Travis AFB to integrate advanced diagnostic and repair technologies, improving aircraft turnaround times and mission reliability. • Humanitarian Missions: Members of 60 FMS MAC supported numerous humanitarian airlifts, including missions to deliver aid after natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes around the globe. • Heritage and Traditions: The unit maintained strong esprit de corps through squadron traditions, annual events, and a robust mentorship culture among maintainers. • Transition to AMC: With the establishment of Air Mobility Command (AMC) in 1992, 60 FMS MAC adjusted its operations to fit AMC’s rapid global mobility mission, supporting both peacetime and contingency operations worldwide. • Legacy: Many former 60 FMS MAC members have gone on to distinguished Air Force careers, and the squadron’s legacy is honored in the maintenance heritage displays at Travis Air Force Base.