7th Supply Squadron

• Origins: The 7th Supply Squadron was originally constituted as part of the United States Air Force, supporting the 7th Bombardment Wing. • Activation: The squadron was activated on 1 October 1946 at Fort Worth Army Air Field, Texas (later Carswell AFB). • Korean War Support: The 7th Supply Squadron played a crucial logistics role during the Korean War, ensuring B-29 Superfortress bombers had what they needed for missions. • Strategic Air Command: For much of its history, the squadron operated under the Strategic Air Command (SAC), supporting America’s nuclear deterrence mission. • Vietnam War Era: During the Vietnam War, the unit assisted in supplying personnel and equipment for operations in Southeast Asia. • Redesignation: In 1992, as part of an Air Force-wide reorganization, the 7th Supply Squadron was inactivated, but its legacy continued in successor logistics organizations. • Emblem Symbolism: The squadron’s insignia featured a gold key, symbolizing the unit’s crucial role in “unlocking” mission success through logistics. • Support to B-52s and B-1Bs: Over the years, the unit supported both B-52 Stratofortress and B-1B Lancer bombers, adapting to evolving Air Force technology. • Operation Desert Storm: Personnel from the 7th Supply Squadron contributed to supply efforts during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. • Legacy: Although inactivated, the squadron’s traditions and honors are preserved by the 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Dyess AFB, Texas.