62nd Fighter Squadron

The 62d Fighter Squadron is part of the United States Air Force 56th Operations Group at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. It operates the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft conducting advanced fighter training.

62d Fighter Squadron
F-16 Fighting Falcon of the 62d Fighter Squadron ready for takeoff at Luke AFB
Active1941–1945; 1946–1971; 1974–1993; 1994–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleFighter Training
Part ofAir Education and Training Command
Garrison/HQLuke Air Force Base, Arizona
Nickname(s)Spike War Dawgs
EngagementsEuropean Theater of Operations
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Insignia
62d Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 18 June 1943) disc added later.
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