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Strategic Air Command

U.S. Air Force

The Strategic Air Command (SAC) was a major command of the United States Air Force that existed from 1946 to 1992. Its primary mission was to provide strategic nuclear deterrence and global strike capabilities during the Cold War. SAC operated a large fleet of bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles, and reconnaissance aircraft to fulfill its mission. The command played a key role in maintaining the balance of power between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

The 410th Field Maintenance Squadron (410th FMS) was a United States Air Force unit assigned to the 410th Bombardment Wing at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, Michigan. Activated during the Cold War, the squadron's primary mission was to provide field-level maintenance for the wing’s fleet of B-52 Stratofortress bombers and KC-135 Stratotankers. The 410th FMS played a crucial role in sustaining the operational readiness of these strategic aircraft, supporting nuclear deterrence missions throughout its tenure. The squadron was inactivated in the 1990s, following the end of the Cold War and the subsequent closure of K.I. Sawyer AFB.

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