The 355th Force Support Squadron was created in August 2008. The 355th FSS is a hybrid organization melding the components of the Services, Manpower, and Personnel functional specialties. The 355th FSS is comprised of dedicated Airmen, civilian and contract employees. The 355th FSS provides the Desert Lightning Team combat and community support by delivering morale, welfare, recreation, manpower and personnel programs services for more than 6,000 active duty, 1,800 civilian employees, 7,400 dependents and approximately 25,000 retirees assigned to the 355th Wing, mission partner organizations and the Davis-Monthan communities.