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A history of the 35th Supply Squadron
By Maj. John D. Townsend
Commander, 35th Supply
The 35th Supply Squadron has a diverse
mission and rich heritage dating back to 1952
when the Iceland Defense Force (IDF) First
formed the 1400th Maintenance and Supply
Squadron. This squadron maintained 25 P-51
Mustangs of the 192 Fighter Squadron and
later the 435th Fighter Squadron.
When the Air Force relinquished com-
mand to the Navy in 1961, supply became a
staff function of Air Forces Iceland (AFI).
Under the reorganization of AFI in 1987, the
Tactical Air Command saw the need for
supply support as a squadron and the 4557th
Supply Squadron was bom. In 1992, The Air
Force responded to the challenge of a smaller
force and restructured the Tactical Air Com-
mand to the Air Combat Command, and
earlier this year, redesignated Air Forces Ice-
land to the 35th Wing. The former 4557th
Supply Squadron became the 35th Supply
Squadron. The 35th Supply Squadron has
been in existence since 1948 and was located
in Japan, Korea, South Vietnam and George
Air Force Base until deactivated in 1992.
The 35th Supply Squadron is a major con-
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past or present, in wartime or peace, within our country’s borders orin far off lands—is a history of valor, dedication to duty and a willingness to sacrifice for others. Their you who have served and who continue to stand the watch today. You are uncommon people who have accomplished all that has ever been asked, and more. I salute you on
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tributor to the overall readiness of the 35th
Wing. We provide direct mission spares
equipment necessary to support the ai
fense, rescue, and radar surveillance
sions in Iceland. This includes direct logisti-
cal support to organizations maintaining the
F-15, KC-135, HC-130, HH-60 aircraft and
four radar sites located at each comer of
Iceland. Our people manage over 35,000 line
items of peacetime and war reserve material
valued at over $85 million.
The 35th Supply Squadron has a proven
record of accomplishment that encompasses
recognition at both unit and individual levels.
The squadron was awarded the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award in 1988 and 1992
and recently received the Air Combat Com-
mand “Blue Two” award for the most ap-
proved suggestions in 1992.
Recent athletic achievements include the
1992 Admirals Cup, 1993 Base champion-
ship for both men and coed softball, 1993
runner-up in coed and third place men’s
volleyball, and second place in men’s basket-
ball for the 92-93 season.
Our people are also extremely competitive
individually. The Iceland Defense Force
Junior Military Member of the Quarter was
awarded to two of our members for the
two quarters of 1993.
The men and women of the 35th Su]
Squadron proudly serve our great nation and
the Iceland Defense Force. We are dedicated
to providing quality supply support to the
35th Wing and its tenant units. We have a
proud past and look forward to the challenges
of tomorrow. Remember, “When you see
‘em fly — think Supply.”
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editorial
Observations, queries and positive expectations
By JOl David W. Crenshaw
Icelandic weather is an experience I think
everyone should have. When a warm day
suddenly turns frigid at high noon, you begin
to appreciate the difficulty in weather fore-
casting here.
I’ve come to the conclusion that forecast-
ers of Icelandic weather have the toughest job
in the world.
I couldn’t tell you the number of times I’ve
left the house with the wrong outerwear on.
Not that I’ve been mislead by erroneous
reports, mind you; just that every time I
decide to leave the raincoat in the closet,
that’s the day it’s sure to rain. Go back home
at lunch to get it, and the rest of the afternoon
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