Gary Couture

The 90th Force Support Squadron (90 FSS) is a vital unit assigned to the 90th Mission Support Group at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. Its lineage traces back to various support units, consolidating under the current designation in 2008 during the Air Force-wide merger of Services and Mission Support functions. The 90 FSS provides comprehensive personnel, morale, welfare, recreation, and sustainment services to support the 90th Missile Wing’s mission of nuclear deterrence. Over the years, the squadron has earned recognition for its commitment to enhancing quality of life and operational readiness for Airmen and their families.

The 487th Tactical Missile Wing was a United States Air Force unit activated at Comiso Air Station, Sicily, Italy, in July 1983. It was established as part of NATO’s response to the deployment of Soviet SS-20 intermediate-range ballistic missiles, operating the BGM-109G Ground Launched Cruise Missile (GLCM). The wing played a key role in the Cold War deterrence strategy, maintaining readiness to deploy nuclear-armed missiles in support of NATO defense. Following the signing of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, the 487th TMW was inactivated in 1991, and Comiso Air Station was subsequently closed.

The 90th Communications Squadron (90th CS) is a vital unit assigned to the 90th Mission Support Group, 90th Missile Wing, at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. Established to provide robust communication and information technology support, the squadron ensures secure, reliable, and rapid communications for the wing’s intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) operations. Throughout its history, the 90th CS has adapted to technological advancements, supporting both peacetime and strategic deterrence missions. The unit plays a crucial role in maintaining the command, control, communications, and computer (C4) infrastructure essential for the United States' nuclear deterrent force.