Unit:
355th Operations Support Squadron

Motto/Slogan/Nickname:
Motto: Guide Those Who Fly
Nickname: Firebirds

Mission:
The 355th OSS supports the 355th Fighter Wing combat missions tasked by the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the Chief of Joint Chief of Staff. The squadron also directs operational support functions including airfield, air traffic control and weather services, weapons and tactics, plans and exercises, intelligence and aircrew flight equipment for an operations group with three A/OA-10 squadrons. The OSS provides aviation support for nine other flying units on base and develops flying schedules for over 14,000 sorties per year.

Vision Statement:
Provides unmatched operational support to ensure seamless operations on Air Combat Command's busiest single runway airfield.

Members:
127 military members and nine civilians

Recent Accomplishments:
- Air Force Weather Standardization Evaluation Program Inspection: Received 96 percent compliance rating, two percent above ACC average
- Deployed 44 members to the United States Central Command's area of responsibility in support of the Global War on Terror
- 12th Air Force Senior Non-commissioned Officer of the year
- ACC Watch Supervisor of the Year
- ACC Winner for Sergeant Dee Campbell Outstanding Team Award (Small Unit) (1CO career field)
- Renovated base operations to make it the number one base ops facility in ACC if not the Air Force

Commander's Quote:
"The OSS team consists of seven different flights, each with totally separate and diverse missions. From ensuring the accuracy of all flight records for all active and inactive aircrew members on D-M, to keeping the wing informed of current intelligence to controlling the local airfield environment, this squadron keeps the mission going. They oversee the scheduling of all users on the airfield and keep them all informed on the local weather conditions. For the 355th Operations Group, the squadron provides oversight of all training, tactics and individual deployments and ensures that all aircrew flight equipment is in top working order. I couldn't be more proud of this organization and all that each one of its members does on a day-to-day basis to support the flying mission here at D-M."

Lt. Col. Francis McDonough
355th Operations Support Squadron commander