In 1962 the 2187 Communication Group was established at Ghedi AB. In the following year, 1963, the 7232 Munitions Maintenance Group was activated and co-located with Italian Air Force’s 6th STORMO 154th GRUPPO. Over the next 41 years the MUNSS unit at Ghedi AB sustained 6 squadron designators until finally being designated the 704th Munitions Maintenance Squadron in 2004. Since 2007, the 704th MUNSS has been assigned to the 52d Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB, Germany as its Major Operating Base (MOB).
Organization
Ghedi AB is assigned to the 52d Munitions Maintenance Group - 52 FW for ADCON. Support responsibilities belong to 31 FW (Aviano AB, Italy) and USAG Vicenza provides DoDEA, AAFES/DECA and medical services.
The 704th MUNSS is a Geographically Separated Unit (GSU) responsible for receipt, storage, maintenance, and control of U.S. war reserve weapons committed to NATO's 6th STORMO Italian Wing (PA-200 Tornado Aircraft). The squadron directly supports NATO and its strike mission.
