60th AMS

• Unit Name and Meaning: The 60th AMS stands for the 60th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, a key organization within the United States Air Force, primarily based at Travis Air Force Base in California. • Mission Focus: The squadron is responsible for maintaining and supporting the readiness of Travis AFB’s large fleet of C-5M Super Galaxy, C-17 Globemaster III, and KC-10 Extender aircraft. • Historic Roots: The 60th AMS traces its lineage to the 60th Maintenance Squadron, which has supported military airlift missions since the early days of the Cold War. • Global Reach: The squadron's work ensures Travis AFB is known as the “Gateway to the Pacific,” supporting humanitarian, combat, and logistical missions worldwide. • Humanitarian Missions: 60th AMS personnel have maintained aircraft for countless disaster relief operations, including hurricane, earthquake, and tsunami response missions across the globe. • Award-Winning Excellence: The squadron has received multiple Air Force maintenance effectiveness awards for its top-tier performance and innovation in aircraft maintenance practices. • Critical Deployments: During Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, AMS teams ensured a continuous flow of aircraft and cargo to and from Southwest Asia, often working around the clock. • Advanced Training: 60th AMS technicians are trained on some of the world’s largest aircraft, making them experts in handling complex maintenance challenges unique to heavy airlift and refueling platforms. • Innovation in Maintenance: The squadron has pioneered the use of advanced diagnostic tools and predictive maintenance programs, helping reduce downtime and increase aircraft availability rates. • Community Involvement: Beyond their technical mission, 60th AMS members are active in the local community, participating in STEM outreach, veterans’ events, and educational partnerships around Travis AFB.