910th Maintenance Operations Flight deactivates, mission stands strong Published Nov. 4, 2013 By Tech. Sgt. Valerie Smock 910th Airlift Wing Public Affairs YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio -- The 910th Maintenance Group (MXG) held a ceremony Nov. 2, 2013, here, to deactivate the Maintenance Operations Flight (MOF). The Air Force and Air Force Reserve Command eliminated these organizations and the 910th MOF followed suit. "We're trying to emulate active duty," said Senior Master Sgt. Ray Kuneli, the 910th MOF superintendent. Even though the organization was deactivated, there won't be any major changes. The mission will remain the same. The only difference is the command support staff will now report directly to the MXG commander. "It's doing the same job, just having different titles," said Kuneli. "I've been with the organization since 1992. We've changed names several times but the mission is still the same. We're still helping Airman and the mechanics fly airplanes." The 910th MOF began as the 910th Material Squadron and was activated Jan. 15, 1963. It was then organized in the Air Force Reserve Feb. 11, 1963, as part of the 910th Troop Carrier Group. It was discontinued and deactivated Nov. 1, 1966. It was later reactivated as part of the 910th Logistics Support Squadron Aug. 1, 1992. More change came when it became part of the 910th Maintenance Group and named the 910th Maintenance Operations Flight Oct. 1, 2002. "As a commander, it's not often you get to deactivate an organization," said Col. David Post, 910th Maintenance Group Commander. "It is my privilege to do that. The 910th MOF has been well respected and well known throughout the command." Post said the MOF is pivotal to the organization. The Airmen who have been a part of the flight have been crucial in keeping the operation running smoothly. "The MOF is the glue that holds it all together," said Post. "It would be difficult if they were not there. We are a proud heritage and we will continue to produce outstanding results."