75th Fighter Squadron
The 75th Fighter Squadron (75 FS) is a United States Air Force unit. It is assigned to the 23d Fighter Group, Air Combat Command and stationed at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The squadron is equipped with the Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II attack aircraft.
| 75th Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
A-10 Thunderbolt II of the 75th Fighter Squadron | |
| Active | 1942–1946; 1946-1949; 1951-1968; 1968–1969; 1972–1991; 1992-present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Attack |
| Part of | Air Combat Command 15th Air Force 23d Wing 23d Fighter Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Moody Air Force Base, Georgia |
| Nickname(s) | Tiger Sharks |
| Motto(s) | ATTACK! |
| Engagements | Asia-Pacific Theater World War II 1991 Gulf War |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt. Col Gregory "DATT" Guy |
| Notable commanders | Brigadier General David "Tex" Hill
Major General John R. Allison Major Don L. Quigley Col Raymond "Donk" Strasburger |
| Insignia | |
| 75th Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 9 August 2007) | |
| 75th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron emblem (approved 27 February 1953 | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | A-10C |
During World War II, the 75th Fighter Squadron was one of the three original squadrons (74th, 75th, 76th) of the 23rd Fighter Group.
On 17 December 1941, the American Volunteer Group (AVG) 2nd Fighter Squadron was redesignated as the 23rd Pursuit Group 75th Pursuit Squadron and subsequently the 75th Fighter Squadron.
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