Nellis reactivates maintenance squadron Published Sept. 17, 2009 By Airman 1st Class Michael Charles Nellis Public Affairs NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- The 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was reactivated at Nellis during a ceremony at 7:57 a.m., Sept. 17. Col. Dave Blanks, 57th Maintenance Group commander, presided over the ceremony in which Maj. Shane Henderson assumed command of the unit and more than 600 Airmen. "The 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron has been and will continue to be a great asset to the total Air Force," said Colonel Blanks. "With as many training sorties each year, there has to be a maintenance component willing to put in the effort and dedication to keeping our planes flying." The 757th AMXS will provide maintenance support for 52 F-15C/D, F-15E, and A-10C aircraft. The squadron was reactivated after the 57th Wing split the 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron in half, to provide a more focused aircraft maintenance mission. "We have been reactivated to ensure that every pilot knows, before they step into their jet, that they have the best care in the Air Force and their equipment will function properly," said Major Henderson during the ceremony. The 757th AMXS was originally activated in 2002 as part of the Air Force Combat Wing Reorganization. During this reorganization, all aircraft maintenance responsibilities were taken from the flying squadrons and were given to the newly formed aircraft maintenance squadrons. Before deactivating in 2007, the 757th AMXS started with three aircraft maintenance units, two of which provided support for the MQ-1 Predator. "The old 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was able to overcome challenges, to jumpstart an unmanned aerial system mission that had never been done before with equipment that had never been used," said Major Henderson. "It's our turn to carry on and build upon the legacy of the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and to excel in the same extent as they have."
