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MISSION UPDATE
355th Force Support Squadron
Mission: Provide continuous personnel and services support to Davis-Monthan’s warfight- ers, families, civilians and re- tirees. FSS professionals are driven to deliver effective, ef- ficient and innovative solutions to meet the diverse demands of the full customer spectrum.
Vision: To become the benchmark of excellence for all force support squadrons ... always finding vi- able solutions for those FSS supports.
Description: There are 145 military members, 71 appropriated and 291 nonappropriated employees. FSS deploys 65 to 70 military members a year while providing world-class customer support to the Des- ert Lightning Team.
History: The 355th Force Support Squadron is comprised of two squadrons, the 355th MSG and the 355th Services Squadron. The 355th MSG activated May 1, 1992, and the 355th SS activated Jan. 1 Jan 1998. The two squadrons combined and were desig- nated as the 355th Force Support Squadron Aug. 28, 2008.
Slogan: “FSS ... No Rest For The Best”
355th Medical Group
Mission: Provide healthy combat forces, ready medics and trust- ed healthcare to all we serve.
Vision: A culture of empowered medics deliv- ering trusted healthcare.
Description: The 355th
Medical Group ensures
combat medical readiness of the Desert Lightning Team for global contingencies. With an authorized staff of 413 and a resource allocation totaling $27 million, the medical group ensures that warriors at Davis-Monthan are medi- cally fit-to-fight. In addition to training and equipping/ manning 29 mobility teams, we strive to promote the health and wellness of the Davis-Monthan community by meeting the health care needs of our 46,900 eligible Defense Department beneficiaries. The Desert Lighten- ing Medics also promote preventive medicine programs to maintain maximum Air Force readiness and monitor the environment and occupational work areas for hazards while supporting worldwide contingency operations.
Slogan: “Lightning Care Anywhere!”
355th Medical Support Squadron
Mission: The 355th
Medical Support Squad-
ron plans and directs
$37million in resource
acquisition and health
services delivery. The
squadron also provides logistical and support activities for four operational squadrons with more than 400 members. MDSS manages the medical group’s financial/manpower programs, administrative support, information systems, TRICARE operations, laboratory, radiology, medical logistics and pharmacy services. The squadron also maintains a 208,000 square-foot medical campus, vehicle fleet and equipment re- pair and maintenance.
Vision: Support the warfighter by maxi- mizing our resources to ensure Airmen are ready for deployment while ensuring the health of our beneficiaries as we develop and nurture our people.
Description: There are 137 active-duty, civil- ian and contract personnel.
Slogan: “Coyote Pride ... Far and Wide”
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