Benjamin Strimpel

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.

The 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (305th AMS) is a unit of the United States Air Force, stationed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The squadron provides maintenance and support for mobility airlift and air refueling aircraft such as the KC-10 Extender and C-17 Globemaster III, ensuring mission readiness for global operations. Its skilled airmen perform inspections, repairs, and servicing to enable rapid and sustained air mobility for the 305th Air Mobility Wing. Over the years, the 305th AMS has played a vital role in supporting both peacetime and contingency operations around the world.

The 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (56th AMS) is a unit of the United States Air Force currently assigned to the 56th Maintenance Group at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The squadron provides maintenance and support for the F-16 Fighting Falcon and, more recently, the F-35 Lightning II aircraft, ensuring the operational readiness of one of the Air Force's largest fighter wings. With a heritage tracing back to earlier organizational structures supporting advanced pilot training, the 56th AMS plays a crucial role in sustaining the combat capabilities of the 56th Fighter Wing. Through its dedicated personnel, the squadron upholds a tradition of excellence in aircraft maintenance, directly contributing to the effectiveness of U.S. and allied airpower.