About this Unit
The 93rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (93 AMS) was a United States Air Force unit responsible for maintaining and supporting the operational readiness of assigned aircraft. Activated as part of the 93rd Bomb Wing at Castle Air Force Base, California, the squadron played a crucial role in sustaining the B-52 Stratofortress bombers and KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft. Throughout the Cold War, 93 AMS ensured the wing's aircraft were mission capable, supporting nuclear deterrence and global strike missions. The squadron was inactivated following the closure of Castle AFB in 1995, as part of the post-Cold War drawdown.
Historical Facts
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Air Mobility Support: The 93rd Air Mobility Squadron (93 AMS) is a key unit under the United States Air Force, specializing in air mobility support, including airlift and aerial refueling operations.
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Location: The 93 AMS is based at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, playing a vital role in the Indo-Pacific region’s air logistics and rapid deployment capabilities.
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AMC Affiliation: The squadron operates under the Air Mobility Command (AMC), reflecting its crucial role in global airlift and mobility missions.
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Historic Roots: The 93rd traces its lineage back to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron and has undergone various redesignations and mission changes over the decades.
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Aircraft Expertise: 93 AMS personnel are trained to handle a wide range of aircraft, including C-5 Galaxy, C-17 Globemaster III, C-130 Hercules, and KC-135 Stratotanker.
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Operation Tomodachi: The unit played a significant role in Operation Tomodachi, providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to Japan following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.
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Strategic Location: Kadena Air Base, home of the 93 AMS, is the largest US Air Force installation in the Asia-Pacific region, making the unit’s mission critical for US strategic interests.
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24/7 Operations: The squadron operates around the clock, ensuring continuous support for transiting aircraft and rapid response to emergencies and contingencies.
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Joint and Coalition Missions: 93 AMS regularly supports joint and multinational exercises, working alongside US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and allied forces in the Pacific.
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Motto: The squadron’s unofficial motto, “Anytime, Anywhere,” reflects its commitment to providing reliable and rapid air mobility support whenever and wherever needed.
