44th Fighter Squadron
The 44th Fighter Squadron is a unit of the United States Air Force, part of the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. The 44th Pursuit Squadron was activated on 1 January 1941 and assigned to the 18th Pursuit Group. The 44th Fighter Squadron is equipped with the F-15C/D Eagle.
| 44th Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
Four F-15C Eagles in formation off the coast of Japan | |
| Active | 1941–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Fighter |
| Part of | Pacific Air Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Kadena Air Base |
| Nickname(s) | Vampires |
| Engagements | Southwest Pacific Theater Vietnam War Global War on Terrorism |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Robert Westbrook Carrol Chandler Ryan Corrigan |
| Insignia | |
| 44th Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 18 February 1942) | |
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