Joint Base Langley-Eustis hosts the 1st Fighter Wing’s, 1st Munitions Squadron reactivation and assumption of command ceremony July 31, 2020. The 1st MUNS, which previously supported the 1st Tactical Fighter Wing’s first F-15s, was last inactivated in 1977 at Langley AFB, Virginia, its personnel were then absorbed into the 1st Maintenance Squadron. (US. Air Force photo by Nicholas J. De La Pena)
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virginia – The U.S. Air Force is reactivating the 1st Munitions Squadron within the 1st Fighter Wing, July 31, 2020 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.
USAF Maj. Michael J. Lundy will assume command of the 1st MUNS, tasked with overseeing more than 200 Airmen and $82m in munitions stockpile.
The move comes after the release of the Chief of Staff of Air Force’s vision to revitalize squadrons, develop leaders, and prepare for the future to achieve National Defense Strategy objectives.
“The 1st Munitions Squadron will play pivotal role in arming and supporting one third of the Air Force’s premier combat fighter jet, the USAF F-22 Raptor,” said USAF Maj. Michael J. Lundy, 1st MUNS...
