The 461st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (461 AMS) is a U.S. Air Force unit responsible for maintaining and repairing various aircraft. Its operations are integral to the overall readiness of the air force, ensuring that aircraft can perform their mission effectively. The squadron, which falls under the 452nd Maintenance Group, stationed at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in Texas, maintains a diverse fleet of aircraft, including C-130 Hercules and T-6 Texan II. The 461 AMS contributes to the Air Education and Training Command (AETC), providing essential maintenance support for the training of future U.S. Air Force pilots and aircrews.