John Griggs

The 93rd Munitions Maintenance Squadron (93rd MMS) was a United States Air Force unit primarily responsible for the storage, maintenance, and handling of nuclear and conventional munitions during the Cold War. Activated in the late 1950s, the squadron was assigned to support the 93rd Bombardment Wing at Castle Air Force Base, California, ensuring the operational readiness of the B-52 Stratofortress fleet. The 93rd MMS played a crucial role in maintaining the wing’s strategic deterrence capabilities through rigorous training and strict safety protocols. The unit was eventually inactivated or redesignated as part of USAF organizational changes and the eventual drawdown of strategic bomber forces in the post-Cold War era.

The 307th Munitions Maintenance Squadron (307th MMS) was an integral unit within the United States Air Force, primarily responsible for the handling, storage, and maintenance of munitions, including nuclear weapons, during the height of the Cold War. Activated in the late 1950s, the squadron was initially assigned to support the operations of the 307th Bombardment Wing at Lincoln Air Force Base, Nebraska. The 307th MMS played a crucial role in ensuring the readiness and reliability of the wing’s strategic bomber arsenal, particularly the B-47 Stratojets. The unit was inactivated in the early 1960s as part of the Air Force's reorganization and the phaseout of the B-47 bomber fleet.