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Tyndall Air Force Base Guide
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325th Fighter Wing | 325th Comptroller Squadron | 325th Operations Group
325th Operations Support Squadron | Flying Squadrons | 325th Air Control Squadron
325th Maintenance Group | 325th Maintenance Operations Squadron
325th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron | 325th Maintenance Squadron
325th Mission Support Group | 325th Contracting Squadron | 325th Services Squadron
325th Mission Support Squadron | 325th Civil Engineer Squadron
325th Security Forces Squadron | 325th Communications Squadron
Det 1, 325th Fighter Wing | 325th Medical Group

325th Fighter Wing
Building 662
The host unit at Tyndall AFB is the 325th Fighter Wing, a subordinate unit of 19th Air Force and the Air Education and Training Command.
Known as the “Home of Air Dominance,” the wing is charged with providing F-15 Eagle and F-22 Raptor pilot training for worldwide assignment to the Combat Air Forces and is the only training location for the F-22. The wing also provides training for air battle manager students, F-15 and F-22 crew chiefs, intelligence officers, air traffic controllers and other specialties.
The wing provides command guidance and operational control of the 325th Operations Group, 325th Maintenance Group, 325th Medical Group and 325th Mission Support Group and is directly responsible for several functional areas.
Command Chief Master Sergeant
Building 662, (850) 283-2688
The Command Chief Master Sergeant is the 325th Fighter Wing commander’s representative in all enlisted activities or issues. The CCC’s office is located in the wing headquarters building. (^top of section)
Career Assistance Advisor
Building 842, (850) 283-2222
The Career Assistance Advisor is the principal advisor to commanders and supervisors on retention issues and assists with training commanders and supervisors in career counseling. The wing CAA develops, supervises and manages Air Force retention programs; advises on career progression and planning; monitors mandatory pay and benefits briefing programs; and conducts advertising publicity programs to include briefing at squadron commander’s calls. The CAA is also responsible for the First-Term Airman Center and the Senior Noncommissioned Officer and Noncommissioned Officer Enhancement Courses. (^top of section)
Protocol
Building 662, (850) 283-2800
The Protocol staff provides executive support to the wing and associate unit commanders on matters concerning protocol and coordinates the activities of U.S. and foreign military and civilian dignitaries who visit Tyndall. The protocol office is located in the wing headquarters building.
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Inspector General
Building 662, (850) 283-4646
The Inspector General manages the Air Force Inspector General Complaints Resolution Program and the Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention Program at Tyndall. The IG’s 24-hour hot line number is (850) 283-4646. Personnel are not required to leave their name. The IG investigates and determines the disposition of complaints and disclosures by ensuring an unbiased, comprehensive collection of evidence to provide logical, fact-based conclusions and appropriate corrective actions on substantiated allegations. The IG also identifies adverse trends to installation, subordinate and associate unit commanders.
Complaints and disclosures to the IG are privileged communications and are made without fear of intimidation or retribution. Personnel who believe they have been treated unfairly or have knowledge of fraud, waste and abuse should report the problem to their chain of command or contact the IG. (^top of section).
Conference Center
Building 1444, (850) 283-4084
Located near the Consolidated Club, the Conference Center is a fully-equipped meeting center with two briefing rooms. To make reservations, call the center.
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Historian
Building 662, Rooms 176/7
(850) 283-2874/4984
The wing historian documents historical activities of the 325th Fighter Wing and provides a historical reference service for the wing, Tyndall AFB and the public. The history office is located in the wing headquarters building. The historian can be contacted by phone, or e-mail 325FWHO2@tyndall.af.mil. (^top of section)
Chaplain
Building 1470, (850) 283-2925
The chaplain service team is dedicated to providing outstanding opportunities for religious expression, spiritual development and emotional wellness to each individual and family assigned to Tyndall. For more information, see the Chapel Community entry under the Facilities and Services heading of this guide. (^top of section)
Command Post
Building 219, (850) 283-2155
The 325th Fighter Wing Command Post is responsible for the overall management and supervision of operations and support activities at Tyndall AFB. (^top of section)

Command post controllers act as the liaison for the 325th FW commander, group and unit commanders, the base populace and temporary duty personnel and units in whatever capacity required.
Controllers flight-follow all Tyndall-assigned and TDY aircraft, launch alert aircraft on air-sovereignty missions when required and keep the wing commander informed on all aspects of the wing’s flying program.
The command post is manned by two certified controllers at all times. Their charge is to be the eyes and ears of not only the commanders assigned to Team Tyndall, but also higher headquarters at all levels. Command post controllers work closely with security forces and medical personnel and the base’s fire department to maintain the pulse of all events and incidents occurring either on- or off-base that impact assigned personnel, dependents, civilians or aircraft and equipment.
Command post controllers are trained to react to Operational Reporting, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Education and Training Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command emergency actions message processing, operational and communications security, computer and emergency notification equipment operation and flight following of all assigned and transient aircraft. The 325 FW commander or vice commander personally certifies each controller after an interview session and command post management recommendation.
The on-duty controllers are the first to make notifications to wing, group and associate unit commanders. Based upon the scenario, they will initiate the type and scope of recall required – Installation Control, Emergency Operation Center, Hurricane Watch Team or all of the above. Each commander on the installation is tracked by location and status so notifications can be expedited.
Operational Reports from headquarters AETC all the way to the National Military Command Center originate from the command post. (^top of section)
Public Affairs
Building 662, (850) 283-4500
The 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office is the focal point for information concerning Tyndall people and activities. Public Affairs is responsible for telling the Air Force story to various local, regional and national audiences.
Public Affairs is split into three divisions: Ops, Community Relations and Multi Media.
The Ops Division is charged with providing news and information to local, regional and national media outlets about Tyndall AFB events and people. The division fields all questions from the media and provides training and opportunities for interviews with wing leadership and experts on specific topics or programs.
Community relations activities provide influential civilian opinion leaders and decision makers, as well as the public at large, opportunities to talk directly to Air Force people and observe Air Force readiness first hand.
The Multi Media Division provides support for video conferences, official and sanctioned photography and alert photography documentation in the event of an accident or incident.
While the 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office provides support to more than 30 associate units, one tenant unit at Tyndall has their own PA support: Air Forces Northern Command. (^top of section)
Wing Plans
Building 662, (850) 283-3485
The 325th Fighter Wing Plans staff ensures the effectiveness of the wing and associate units by maintaining contingency plans and conducting base exercises in accordance with command guidance to evaluate base readiness. In addition, Wing Plans is also the focal point for the Defense Readiness Reporting System, wing OPSEC, Open Skies and Chemical Weapons Convention Treaty compliance, C-CBRNE, and base BRAC issues.
Wing Plans will be the focal point for preparing the wing for Operational Readiness Inspections. Operation of the Installation Control Center is also a core function of the organization. (^top of section)
Safety Office
Building 662, (850) 283-4231
The 325th Fighter Wing Safety office staff is responsible for the installation safety program, which includes flight, weapons and ground safety. The staff also conducts base safety education courses, such as the motorcycle rider’s safety course.
Since military members who operate a motorcycle on or off-duty, whether on or off- a DOD installation, must attend an approved safety course, Tyndall offers both the Basic Rider Course and an Experienced Rider Course on-base each month.
The safety office also offers supervisor safety training, which all supervisors must attend. Additionally, the safety office is responsible for tracking and reporting mishaps which result in injury needing medical treatment. All on- or off-duty mishaps resulting in an injury and medical treatment are required to be reported, and personnel must immediately notify their supervisor if injured in a mishap. For more information, contact the safety office.
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325th Comptroller Squadron
Building 662, (850) 283-4117
The 325th Comptroller Squadron provides a wide spectrum of financial services to individuals, commanders and fund managers. The squadron consists of two flights, Financial Services and Financial Analysis. Newcomers will deal primarily with the Financial Services flight.
The Financial Services flight serves active duty, retired, Guard, Reserve, and civil service employees. The flight consists of three sections: Customer Service, Customer Support and Accounting Liaison.
The Customer Service section provides pay, allowances, and entitlement assistance. The Customer Service section also conducts in- and out-processing briefings. Additionally, they help customers with automated self-service systems. The Customer Support section manages the Defense Travel System, is responsible for leave management, and acts as the intermediary
for non-DTS travel voucher computation serviced by the Air Force Financial Services Center. Customer Support is also involved in manual payment and collection of military and travel pay debts through the disbursing function.
The Financial Analysis Flight is responsible for financial planning and budget execution for the 325th Fighter Wing. The FMA’s role is to provide decision support to commanders and managers. FMA also manages the accuracy of the accounting system, and controls and certifies the availability of appropriated funds for the 325th FW and all of Tyndall’s associate units. They serve as liaison between base organizations and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, which is responsible for payments to commercial vendors and government agencies. If you have an unfunded requirement or a business decision to make, contact the FMA office at (850) 283-2802.
The 325th Comptroller Squadron is located on the second floor of Building 662. Customer service hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cashier hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m.-noon for payment and collections. For customer service questions, call (850) 283-4117.
325th Operations Group
Building 219, (850) 283-3254
The 325th Operations Group is the focal point for all F-22 Raptor and F-15 Eagle pilot training and Air Battle Manager training. The group consists of three fighter squadrons, an air control squadron and an operations support squadron.
The group staff provides guidance and assistance in successfully executing the training mission and ensures quality

performance and standardized procedures for pilots, air battle managers, aircraft maintenance personnel, weapons load crews and air traffic controllers.
325th Operations Support Squadron
Building 219, (850) 283-3758
The “Silver Knights” of the 325th Operations Support Squadron are responsible for all operational support of the four fighter squadrons to include weapons, training, airfield operations, weather, intelligence, and current operations.
Training Flight
Building 585, (850) 283-2212
The unit’s training flight is responsible for 325th FW operations training and readiness for both F-15 and F-22 aircraft. Areas of responsibility include flight simulators; formal training courses; syllabus and courseware development; platform academic instruction; training documentation and reporting; ground, egress, flight, ejection and water survival life support training; and air combat maneuvering instrumentation equipment, facility and ranges. (^top of section)
Weapons and Tactics Flight
Building 219, Room 27, (850) 283-2224
The weapons and tactics flight is responsible for weapons and tactics training, Top Gun and Turkey Shoot competitions, the electronic combat program and air-to-air reference publications. (^top of section)
Airfield Operations Flight
Building 216, (850) 283-3235
The airfield operations flight oversees the fifth busiest air traffic control complex in Air Education and Training Command and the sixth busiest in the Air Force, conducting more than 220,000 operations annually while administering one of only three U.S. Air Force Airfield Operations Officer Upgrade Programs.
Mission monitoring service is provided to more than 6,000 fighter air-to-air training missions annually. Air traffic control facility personnel are responsible for providing air traffic services for Panama City International Airport and 11 other satellite airports. Airfield management personnel maintain three runways, (^top of section)
process more than 30,000 flight plans annually and are the focal point for all transient aircraft services.
Weather Flight
Building 149, (850) 283-2845
The weather flight provides environmental data, hazardous weather bulletins, tropical weather impacts, and staff weather support to the 325th Fighter Wing, 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group and other Tyndall associate units, and the general base populace. Flight personnel plan and establish tailored environmental forecast products for military operating areas in the Florida panhandle and the northern Gulf of Mexico for 325th FW pilot training, air battle manager training, and weapons evaluation missions. (^top of section)
Intelligence Flight
Building 219, (850) 283-2007
The intelligence flight directs all intelligence activities for the 325th Fighter Wing and subordinate units, to include current intelligence and threat briefings, extensive aircrew and weapons controller academic training, intelligence personnel training, and exercise support. The flight directs all aspects of the F-22 and F-15C Intelligence Formal Training Units, parallel courses designed to teach intelligence personnel assigned to F-22 and F-15C units all aspects of supporting the air dominance mission. An intelligence flight detachment at Hurlburt Field, Fla., conducts a similar IFTU course for Air Force Special Operations Command personnel. (^top of section)
Current Operations Flight
Building 219, (850) 283-8002
The current operations flight is responsible for the daily scheduling of flying sorties and airspace for all regional users of Tyndall air-to-air ranges. The staff coordinates procedures between 1st Air Force, the Federal Aviation Administration and other major commands to ensure orderly and safe use of 15,000 square miles of airspace and manages the supervisor of the flying program. Flight personnel maintain the aircraft hurricane evacuation plan and when necessary, coordinate the evacuation of base aircraft. The flight is also responsible for managing the 325th Fighter Wing’s flying-hour program. (^top of section)
Flying Squadrons
The 2nd and 95th Fighter Squadrons provide initial F-15C Eagle qualification training for pilots, in addition to conversion and recurrence checkouts. The latest addition to the 325th Operations Group is the 43rd Fighter Squadron, which provides qualification training in the F-22 Raptor air dominance fighter/attack aircraft.

2nd Fighter Squadron
Building 446, (850) 283-2904
The 2nd Fighter Squadron, known as the “American Beagle Squadron,” began its long and distinguished history in January 1941 when it was activated as the 2nd Pursuit Squadron. In 1942, the squadron was redesigned as the 2nd Fighter Squadron. In the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, the squadron flew the Supermarine Spitfire MkIV and the P-51 Mustang, producing 11 fighter aces and achieving 183 aerial victories. During the Cold War, the 2nd FS flew a number of interceptor aircraft until transitioning to the F-15 Eagle in 1984. In 1984, the squadron became the 2nd Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, and in 1991 it was redesignated the 2nd Fighter Squadron.
During Operation DESERT STORM, 2nd FS graduates accounted for 11 of 35 aerial victories – true testimonies to the level of training student pilots receive at Tyndall.
Today, the 2nd FS flies the F-15 and is charged with providing near mission ready F-15 pilots for worldwide assignment. Tasked with producing the finest Air Dominance pilots in the world, the 2nd FS carries on its proud heritage of being “Second to None.” (^top of section).
95th Fighter Squadron
Building 164, (850) 283-2121
Known proudly as the “Boneheads,” the 95th Fighter Squadron has a proud and distinguished history that began in 1942. The squadron first saw service flying the original twin-tailed fighter, the P-38 Lightning, serving in both North Africa and Italy. Among the squadron’s many notable accomplishments was its participation in the attacks on the Ploesti oil refineries. Each aircraft carried a 1,000-pound bomb and a 300-gallon gas tank. The unit was credited with delivering its bombs “right on target.” In May of 1943, the squadron was tasked with the mission of bombing the Island of Pantellaria, a key stepping-stone to the Allied advance. It accomplished the mission with perfection, causing the Island’s garrison to surrender just prior to the Allies landing on the Island. The squadron also took part in some of the first shuttle missions to Russia. The 95th (^top of section)
FS finished the war with more than 400 kills, 199 air-to-air kills and seven aces.
During the post-war period, the squadron was assigned to the Alaskan Air Command, flying the P-51 Mustang. In the fall of 1959, the 95th FS was tasked with the defense of Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area and performed its mission flawlessly. With the initiation of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the threat of manned bomber attacks, the squadron was assigned to 24-hour alert status. Armed with the world’s fastest interceptor, the F-106 Delta Dart, the 95th FS could be called to action and within minutes be airborne fully loaded and armed with nuclear missiles.
The present squadron was activated at Tyndall on Aug. 15, 1974, as the 95th Interceptor Training Squadron, redesignated the 95th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron on April 1, 1974, and finally as the 95th Fighter Squadron on Nov. 1, 1991.
During the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the 95th FS leapt into action by generating combat-configured F-15C aircraft and flying combat air patrol missions over cities in the southeastern United States.
The squadron’s mascot, “Mr. Bones,” is pictured on the unit patch on a blue disc with wide yellow border signifying the squadron’s dauntless capability to accomplish the mission in any weather, day or night; primarily stalking the enemy to destruction. The full dress, particularly the top hat, depicted on “Mr. Bones” represents squadron personnel’s sentiments that the unit is “tops,” thus, explaining the squadron motto, “Death With Finesse.”
43rd Fighter Squadron
Building 290, (850) 282-4300
The 43d Fighter Squadron is one of the oldest active squadrons in the Air Force. The unit was originally activated June 13, 1917 as the 43d Aero Squadron, at Camp Kelly, Texas. During the 1920’s the squadron operated the Advanced Flying School at Kelly Field before being deactivated in 1936. The squadron was reactivated in 1940 as the 43d Pursuit Squadron. Though they never saw combat in either World War, they were in France during the closing days of WWI and tasked with homeland defense in the Panama Canal Zone during World War II, when the threat of an attack on the contiguous 48 states seemed very possible. The unit did see combat during the conflict in Vietnam, flying F-4 Phantoms over South Vietnam. From 1970-1994, the 43 FS was tasked with air defense once again, this time in the Cold War theater of Alaska. Ultimately, the unit was the recipient of 11 Distinguished Unit Citations.
The unit was deactivated in 1994, and reactivated at Tyndall on October 25, 2002. The squadron is tasked with flying and training in the F-22 Air Dominance fighter and attack aircraft, the most advanced military aircraft in the world. The 43 FS is the first F-22 flying squadron at Tyndall. (^top of section).
325th Air Control Squadron
Building 1281, (850) 283-2248
The “Screaming Eagles” began as the 325th Fighter Control Squadron in April 1943. In December 1943, the unit moved to North Africa to support the operations of the 325th Fighter Wing and other American and Allied flying units. Moving its radar with the front lines, the squadron saw action throughout the Mediterranean and Southern Europe and earned battle streamers for Rome, 1944; Southern France, 1944; and the Rhineland, 1945. The squadron was disbanded in early 1945, when German air activity had effectively ceased.
The present squadron was activated at Tyndall in 1947, making it the base’s oldest surviving resident. During the past 54 years, the squadron has taught radar operations and maintenance to tens of thousands of personnel of all ranks. Today, the school teaches five primary courses. Officers attend the nine-month Air Battle

Manager course. During the course, they learn doctrine, radar theory, surveillance operations, basic fighter control and wartime E-3 operations and joint tactical operations using aerial combat C2 simulators, contract-flown MU-2 aircraft, 325th FW F-22s and F-15s. Graduates go on to fly in the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System or E-8 Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircraft, along with ground based air national guard operated C2 systems.
Additionally, more than 100 officers from around the world come to Tyndall every year to attend two different advanced command and control courses for foreign air battle managers.
325th Maintenance Group
Building 548, (850) 283-4214
The 325th Maintenance Group is responsible for all maintenance operations for the 325th Fighter Wing’s F-15C and F-22 aircraft in support of the Air Force’s Air Dominance flight training. The group consists of three squadrons, the 325th Maintenance Squadron, the 325th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, the 325th Maintenance Operations Squadron, as well as Defense Support Services for contracted maintenance.
Weapons Standardization Flight
Building 280, (850) 283-8043
The Weapons Standardization Flight conducts weapons load crew certification and weapons task qualifications programs for all weapons loaders on base by providing academic, explosive safety and practical training. (^top of section)
Quality Assurance Flight
Building 548, (850) 283-4255
The Quality Assurance Flight evaluates maintenance personnel and the processes they employ while operating, inspecting, maintaining and repairing aircraft and support equipment in strict compliance with applicable technical data, safety directives and policy guidance. (^top of section)
325th Maintenance Operations Squadron
Building 542, (850) 283-2081
The 325th Maintenance Operations Squadron manages all logistics officer and enlisted specialty, ancillary, F-15C and F-22 maintenance qualification training programs for the 325th Fighter Wing. The squadron also provides key maintenance analysis data, flying and maintenance scheduling management and flight line operations oversight, and oversees staff support for manpower, funding, facilities, mobility and resources for three maintenance squadrons and the maintenance group staff.
Maintenance Training Flight
Building 542, (850) 283-2082
The maintenance training flight provides training and training management for the 325th Maintenance Group’s maintenance personnel. (^top of section)
Maintenance Operations Flight
Building 542, (850) 283-9681
The maintenance operations flight is responsible for analyzing, scheduling and reporting the status of all 325th Fighter Wing-assigned aircraft. Additionally, the flight provides guidance to leadership on fleet management. (^top of section)
Programs and Resources Flight
Building 548, (850) 283-3258
The programs and resources flight provides facility management, environmental resource management, personnel security, computer and network management and flying hour budget management. (^top of section)
325th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Building 205, (850) 283-8719
The 325th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is the largest squadron in the 325th Fighter Wing, with nearly 1,000 people assigned to the unit. The AMXS functions as the front-line in the mission to keep the wing’s F-15C Eagles and F-22 Raptors flying.
The squadron is responsible for on-aircraft maintenance for 55 F-15C aircraft and 29 F-22 aircraft. The squadron’s mission is to load, launch, recover and perform a range of maintenance functions for every wing aircraft through three assigned aircraft maintenance units. We deploy ready airmen in support of the Global War on Terrorism.


2nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit
Building 180, (850) 283-3899
The 2nd AMU provides maintenance and sortie production and support for F-15C aircraft assigned to the 2nd Fighter Squadron. The AMU also develops and manages an annual flying hour program in support of the 2nd FS training mission.
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95th Aircraft Maintenance Unit
Building 182, (850) 283-4867
The 95th AMU provides maintenance and sortie production and support for F-15C aircraft assigned to the 95th Fighter Squadron. The AMU also develops and manages an annual flying hour program in support of the 95th FS training mission.
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43rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit
Building 290, (850) 282-4316
The 43rd AMU provides maintenance and support for F-22 Raptors assigned to the world’s first F-22 squadron, the 43rd FS.
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325th Maintenance Squadron
Building 580, (850) 283-4196
The 325th Maintenance Squadron is a diverse organization employing 400 personnel and comprised of five flights. The squadron’s mission is to provide avionics, propulsion, munitions, sheet metal and phase support to the four fighter squadrons assigned to the 325th FW. (^top of section)
Propulsion Flight
Building 258, (850) 283-9892
The propulsion flight is responsible for inspecting, testing and repairing F-15C and F-22 jet engines and related components, as well as assisting fighter squadron personnel with engine and component troubleshooting.
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Avionics Flight
Building 186, (850) 283-2192
The avionics flight is responsible for testing, inspecting and maintaining avionics equipment and systems associated with the 325th Fighter Wing’s 70 F-15C aircraft.
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DynCorp International
Building 227 (Hanger 5), (850) 283-2057
DynCorp International LLC provides depot-level maintenance support to the 325th Fighter Wing. As a contracted operation, DynCorp performs depot maintenance and authorized intermediate level repairs to the wing’s assigned F-15 aircraft. (^top of section)
Munitions Flight
Building 7052, (850) 282-4623
The munitions flight is responsible for the procurement and maintenance of aerospace munitions and provides munitions-related support. (^top of section)
Maintenance Flight
Building 276, (850) 283-8562
The maintenance flight is responsible for performing maintenance phase inspections for the 325th Fighter Wing’s 70 assigned F-15C aircraft and provides sheet metal support to the aircraft maintenance units.
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Defense Support Services
Building 522, (850) 283-2066
Defense Support Services (DS2), LLC, provides on- and off-equipment maintenance support to the 325th Fighter Wing and tenant units. As a contracted operation, DS2 performs maintenance consisting of low-observable/composite repair, fabrication, pneudraulic, egress, electro/environmental, aero repair, armament systems, engine management and jet engine intermediate maintenance.
DS2 also maintains all assigned support equipment, such as aerospace ground equipment, and operates the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory. The contractor provides for the maintenance and preservation of assigned historical and static display aircraft and provides maintenance personnel for mobility requirements and support to deploying fighter squadrons. (^top of section)
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