Stephen Hochmuth

The 308th Strategic Missile Wing (SMW) was activated on April 1, 1962, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, as part of the United States Air Force's Strategic Air Command. The wing was responsible for operating and maintaining 18 LGM-25C Titan II intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) sites, forming a critical element of America’s nuclear deterrent during the Cold War. The 308th SMW remained on constant alert throughout its service, playing a key role in national defense until the deactivation of the Titan II system. The wing was inactivated on August 18, 1987, following the retirement of the Titan II missiles in compliance with arms reduction agreements.

The 91st Field Maintenance Missile Squadron (FMMS) was a United States Air Force unit primarily responsible for the maintenance and support of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) during the Cold War era. Stationed at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, the squadron played a crucial role in ensuring the operational readiness and reliability of the missile systems assigned to the 91st Strategic Missile Wing. Its personnel were highly trained in missile electronics, guidance systems, and warhead maintenance, directly contributing to the nation's strategic deterrence posture. The 91st FMMS was eventually reorganized and redesignated as part of broader Air Force restructuring efforts within the missile maintenance community.