8 AMS

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8 Air Maintenance Squadron

Information
Role	Maintenance Organization
Aircraft repaired	CC-130
Wing	8 Wing
Base	CFB Trenton
Motto	Conjunctis Viribus With Combined Powers
Call Sign
History
Date founded	April 1, 1993
Badge	Slepnir
Notable Battle Honours
Previous Designation	BAMA Base Air Maintenance

8 Air Maintenance Squadron is a Canadian Air Force unit with the Canadian Forces. Based at CFB Trenton, it is responsible for maintenance and servicing for the Canadian Forces CC-130 aircraft fleet.

[edit] Squadron history

No. 8 Air Maintenance Squadron (8 AMS) traces its roots back to the beginning of flying operations at CFB Trenton. However, it was not until April 1, 1993, that 8 AMS was formed as an element of 8 Wing. The current commanding officer of 8AMS is LCol A.M. Agnew.

Musician and television host Wayne Rostad serves as an Honorary Colonel for the Squadron.