354th Fighter Squadron
The 354th Fighter Squadron (354 FS) is part of the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis–Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. It operates A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft conducting close air support missions.
| 354th Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
An A-10 Thunderbolt from the 354th Fighter Squadron | |
| Active | 1942–1946; 1952–1958; 1962–1982; 1991–Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Close Air Support Air Interdiction Forward Air Control Airborne, and Combat Search and rescue |
| Part of | 355th Operations Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Davis–Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona |
| Nickname(s) | Bulldogs |
| Engagements | European Theater of Operations Vietnam War |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Vietnamese Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Insignia | |
| 354th Fighter Squadron emblem (Approved 16 August 1994) | |
| Original 354th Fighter Squadron emblem (Approved 19 November 1943) | |
The squadron conducts Close Air Support, Air Interdiction, Forward Air Control – Airborne, and Combat Search and rescue for theater commanders worldwide.
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