60th FMS

• Origins: The 60th Field Maintenance Squadron (60th FMS) was originally activated as part of the 60th Military Airlift Wing at Travis Air Force Base, California. • Strategic Role: The unit played a crucial role in maintaining and supporting the fleet of transport aircraft, especially C-5 Galaxy and C-141 Starlifter aircraft, ensuring readiness for global airlift missions. • Vietnam War Support: During the Vietnam War, the 60th FMS provided essential maintenance for aircraft conducting airlift missions to Southeast Asia, supporting troops and logistics operations. • Humanitarian Missions: The squadron contributed to high-profile humanitarian operations, such as Operation Babylift and Operation New Life, helping evacuate refugees and orphans during the fall of Saigon in 1975. • Technological Innovations: Over the decades, the 60th FMS integrated advanced diagnostic and repair technologies, improving aircraft turnaround times and mission success rates. • Desert Storm: The unit was instrumental during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, preparing and maintaining airlift aircraft for sustained operations in the Middle East. • Merger and Transformation: In the 1990s, Air Force restructuring led to the consolidation of field maintenance units, and the 60th FMS became part of the 60th Maintenance Squadron, expanding its mission and capabilities. • Distinguished Awards: The squadron has earned multiple Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards for its exemplary performance and support of various high-tempo missions. • Global Reach: The unit supported missions on every continent, demonstrating the global mobility and logistical prowess of Travis AFB and the U.S. Air Force. • Legacy and Heritage: The 60th FMS’s legacy lives on through the continued excellence of the 60th Maintenance Group at Travis AFB, which remains a cornerstone of Air Mobility Command operations.