(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Meghan Hutton). F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft from Shaw Air Force Base's 79th Fighter Squadron "The Tigers", Sumter, South Carolina, conducted joint integrated training at MacDill and Avon Park Air Force Range during exercise Raider Fires 21-12 Sept. 8-15, 2021. The squadron saw combat during World War II, and became part of the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) during the Cold War. The 79th Rescue Squadron is a United States Air Force combat search and rescue unit of the 563rd Rescue Group, 355th Wing, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.. WATCH: The Tigers Demonstrate Air Dominance in Their F-16s - Avgeekery.com From 1940 to 1942, the squadron trained combat pilots and flew the P-40 Warhawk from bases on the east coast. Lineage. It conducts helicopter air refueling, airdrop and airland of pararescue personnel and/or equipment in support of combat personnel recovery. During the interwar years, the squadron transitioned from P-26 to P-39 and then to P-40 aircraft. The unit was inactive from November 1918 until April 1933, when it became the 79th Pursuit Squadron, flying the Boeing P-12 at Barksdale Field, Louisiana. Also, in 1999, the squadron was honored with the Air Combat Command's Maintenance Effectiveness Award. Plan. Emblem. Aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez). Lineage, Assignments, Stations, and Honors through5 Nov 2007. [5] This affected the 79th Fighter Squadron, with a reduction of its flying hours, placing it into a basic mission capable status from 5 April 30 July, then returning it to combat mission ready through September 2013.[5]. Underwood, based on the 8th Air Force Strength Report of 6th August 1944, as published in 'The 8th Air Force Yearbook' by Lt. Col. John H Woolnough (1980). The wing is capable of meeting all operational requirements worldwide, maintains a state of combat readiness and operates as the host unit at Shaw by providing, 20th Component Maintenance SquadronThe 20th Component Maintenance Squadron supports a combat-ready wing of approximately79 F-16CFighting Falconsand equipment. Reviewed byDaniel Haulman, An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was an American single-engine, single-seat, all metal fighter and ground-attack aircraft, powered by the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engine. Redesignated Squadron B, Taliaferro Field, TX, on 23 Jul 1918. In 1957, the squadron converted to the F-100 Super Sabre. In 1970, the 79th rejoined the 20th, which had moved to Royal Air Force Station UpperHeyford, England, and converted to the swing-wing fighter-bomber version of the F-111, becoming the first to be operationally ready in the new aircraft in Europe and the first in the world in the "E" model. Taken in 2002. ),USAF Flying, Space, and Missile Squadrons as of 1 October 1995(Washington: USPGO, 1999). (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Meghan Hutton). Supersedespublished information in Judy G. Endicott (ed. Lt Col Thomas A. Gilkey III, 1 Jan 1994; Lt Col Jeffrey W. Eberhart, 8 Jul 1994; Lt Col Timothy J. Collins, 1 Apr 1996; Lt Col James W. Hyatt, 16 May 1997; Lt Col James Dodson, 14 Jun 1999-. Based on risk assessment, Airmen are either seen immediately and tested, or placed on a random selection list. This was an incredibly difficult choice, but I'm confident we chose the right team to carry on the Thunderbird mission and showcase America's Air Force." Col. John Caldwell . 79th Fighter Generation Squadron maintains mission readiness Aircraft is General Dynamics F-16C Block 50 Fighting Falcon serial 94-49. The P-40 was the third most produced American fighter, with 13,738 being built, and was used by most Allied nations and remained in front-line service until the end of the war. Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. Agile combat support is an Air Force distinctive capability that touches every functional area and is key to meeting the Air Force's mission to organize, train, equip and employ air and space power. The 79th can trace its lineage all the way back to 22 February 1918, when they were organized as the 79th Aero Squadron at Rich Field in Waco Texas as a pilot training Squadron during World War I- making it one of the oldest squadrons in the United States Air Force. In 1957, the 79th began transitioning to the F-100 Super Sabre. Afterward, they headed to the 25th Attack Groups remotely piloted aircraft operations site and the 20th Medical Groups COVID-19 response cell, as well as the 79th Fighter Squadron and partnered 79th Fighter Generation Squadron. 79 Fighter Squadron (ACC) By. Marie Carillo, the 79th Fighter Squadrons deputy director of operations, Executing tactically in the fog and friction of off-station operations helps prepare us for whenever and wherever we are called to serve next., https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104505/f-16-fighting-falcon/, https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/f16featurepage, An official website of the United States government, Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. The vision of the group is to be the Department of Defense's premier and proactive Information Technology organization. Even though they had reserve personnel assigned, they were not Organized Reserve units. The squadron also deployed regularly to Italy, Turkey and Libya, fulfilling its commitments in Europe. Kings Cliffe | American Air Museum Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers. It was an honor to show General Kelly and Chief Wade what the 20th Fighter Wing brings to the fight this past week, said Col. Lawrence Sullivan, 20th FW commander. Central Command Air Forces and Headquarters Air Combat Command. The squadron returned to the states and was inactivated Oct. 19, 1945. Afterward, they headed to the 25th Attack Groups remotely piloted aircraft operations site, the 20th Medical Groups COVID-19 response cell, as well as the 79th Fighter Squadron and partnered 79th Fighter Generation Squadron. David Wade, command chief of ACC, visited Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Nov. 4-5, 2020. In March 1944, as part of a new Allied tactic, 79th pilots swept target areas after the bombers had departed. U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. It operates T-1 Jayhawk aircraft conducting flight training. The squadron was demobilized on March 16, 1919, following the war. The unit moved to Shaw Field, S.C., in October 1946. It was an unusual move, as the War Department typically adopted the name of the nearest town for the hundreds of military installations springing up all over the United States as World War II approached. The 79th Fighter Squadron is part of the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. World War II:Antisubmarine, American Theater; Air Offensive, Europe; Normandy; Northern France; Rhineland; Ardennes-Alsace; Central Europe; Air Combat, EAME Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin), A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft sits parked on flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Sept. 8, 2021. The Group flew 312 missions before their last mission on 25 April 1945. Pride. 20th AF Mission Statement: Employ the world's finest nuclear deterrent force in the defense of U. S. interests and when directed, eliminate aggressors through decisive strike. Prepared byPatsy Robertson. After coining them, he gave words of advice, encouragement and praise for the Airmen and their leadership. David Wade, command chief of Air Combat Command, fist bumps 79th Fighter Squadron and 79th Fighter Generation Squadron leadership at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. "79th Aero Squadron" redirects here. It operates the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft conducting air superiority missions. It maintains jet engines; accessory; and avionics components and systems; and a test, measurement and diagnostic equipment laboratory in, The 20th Medical Group provides ambulatory medical and dental services to the 20th Fighter Wing, Headquarters 9th Air Force (U.S. Air Force Central) and associate units. The next change came in 1970, when the squadron transitioned to the General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark and moved to RAF Upper Heyford, England. Organized as 79 Aero Squadron on 22 Feb 1918. Jacob Impellizzeri, 79th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, has been selected as Thunderbird 8, the team's Advance Pilot and Narrator. MOS 79S Career Counselor. Mission statement. Category:79th Fighter Squadron (United States Air Force) This work, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron maintains mission readiness [Image 3 of 3], by A1C Meghan Hutton, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.