310th Fighter Squadron
The 310th Fighter Squadron is part of the 56th Operations Group at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. It operates the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II, conducting advanced fighter training.
| 310th Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
Squadron flagship Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II taxiing during an inaugural sortie. | |
| Active | 1942–1946; 1952–1962; 1969–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Fighter Training |
| Part of | Air Education and Training Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Luke Air Force Base |
| Nickname(s) | The Deterrents (1958–1962) Top Hats |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Presidential Unit Citation (Philippines) Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation |
| Insignia | |
| 310th Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 9 October 1943, reinstated 6 November 1987) | |
| 310th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron emblem (approved 18 May 1983) | |
| Patch with 310th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron emblem (approved 7 April 1972) | |
| Patch with 310th Tactical Missile Squadron emblem (approved 5 May 1961) | |
The unit, which adopted its original "Tophat" name in September 1987, has earned two Distinguished Unit Citations, Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, and nine Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards.
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