Hq. OCAMA, HQ 10th AF, 107 CSS

• Origins of OCAMA: The Oklahoma City Air Materiel Area (OCAMA) was established in 1946 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, as a major logistics, maintenance, and supply center for the United States Air Force (USAF). • Role in the Cold War: OCAMA played a crucial role in supporting Strategic Air Command’s bomber and missile fleets during the Cold War, maintaining B-52 Stratofortresses, KC-135 tankers, and various missile systems. • 10th Air Force Headquarters: The 10th Air Force (HQ 10th AF), currently part of Air Force Reserve Command, has a distinguished lineage dating back to World War II, originally activated in India to support operations in the China-Burma-India Theater. • Aircraft Overhaul Expertise: OCAMA was renowned for its expertise in overhauling and upgrading key USAF aircraft, including the B-47, B-52, and C-141, ensuring fleet readiness and modernization. • Innovative Logistics: OCAMA introduced pioneering logistics and supply chain management techniques that became models for other military depots and even influenced civilian industry practices. • Support to NASA: OCAMA provided critical maintenance support to NASA, including work on Apollo program components and Air Force aircraft supporting space missions. • 107th Combat Sustainment Squadron (107 CSS): The 107th CSS provides essential logistics and sustainment support, ensuring mission readiness for operational units, often functioning as a critical link during deployments and contingencies. • Vietnam War Contributions: Both OCAMA and the 10th Air Force played vital roles in the Vietnam War, providing maintenance, supply, and operational support for air operations in Southeast Asia. • Disaster Relief Efforts: Units associated with OCAMA, the 10th AF, and 107 CSS have mobilized for disaster relief, supporting hurricane, tornado, and flood response operations, both domestically and internationally. • Legacy and Modernization: The legacy of OCAMA lives on today through the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, continuing to provide advanced maintenance and logistics for the world’s largest air force, while the 10th AF and 107 CSS adapt to new missions in the 21st century.