As part of 8th Air Force, the 79th, and its newly acquired P-38s, escorted medium and heavy bombers on strikes over Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. This squadron is not related to the 79th Aero Squadron organized on 15 August 1917 at, Regular Army Inactive units were units that were constituted in the regular army. The squadron flew more than 1,000 successful combat sorties with these dual operational requirements. The 20th AS was assigned to the 2nd Air Force for a brief time before being disbanded in April 1944. Redesignated: 79 Fighter Squadron, Jet, on 15 Jun 1948; 79 Fighter-Bomber Squadron on 20 Jan 1950; 79 Tactical Fighter Squadron on 8 Jul 1958; 79 Fighter Squadron on 1 Oct 1991. Click on the map above to zoom into where the 79th FG was stationed. This work, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron maintains mission readiness [Image 3 of 3], by A1C Meghan Hutton, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez), Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft sits parked on flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Sept. 8, 2021. The squadron was in the area for Operation Southern Watch, a UN sanctioned patrol of a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq. Inactivated on 18 Oct 1945. Squadron decorations and campaign streamers include the Distinguished Unit Citation and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award; and Anti-Submarine, American Theatre, and Air Offensive Europe, Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe, Air Combat EAME Theatre campaign streamers. This joint training enhanced the exercise . The 79th FS traveled to MacDill from Shaw to complete a training exercise. The CRC meets multiple times every week to present data, recommendations and concerns to wing leadership, who are then able to make informed decisions on how best to take care of Airmen executing the mission amidst a global pandemic. The unit inactivated from November 1918 until April 1933, when it became the 79th Pursuit Squadron, flying the Boeing P-12 at Barksdale Field, La. . (Used from 1942 until the Spring of 1944). The Group flew 312 missions before their last mission on 25 April 1945. The squadron was inactivated at Camp Kilmer, N.J., in October 1945. Shaw Air Force Base is a self-contained town, administered and maintained by the 20th Fighter Wing through the Mission Support Group. The unit was inactive from November 1918 until April 1933, when it became the 79th Pursuit Squadron, flying the Boeing P-12 at Barksdale Field, Louisiana. Supersedespublished information in Judy G. Endicott (ed. Unkn, 1918. The 79th can trace its lineage all the way back to 22 February 1918, when they were organized as the 79th Aero Squadron at Rich Field in Waco Texas as a pilot training Squadron during World War I- making it one of the oldest squadrons in the United States Air Force. Central Command Air Forces and Headquarters Air Combat Command. Sept. 11, 1944, the squadron received P-51 Mustangs. The . Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database / Units in the UK from ETOUSA Station List, as transcribed by Lt. Col. Philip Grinton (US Army, Retired) and extracted by IWM; air division data from L.D. During the interwar years, the squadron transitioned from P-26 to P-39 and then to P-40 aircraft. Unkn, 22 Feb-15 Nov 1918. 20 Pursuit (later, 20 Fighter) Group, 1 Apr 1933-18 Oct 1945. Also in 1999, the squadron was honored with Air Combat Command's Maintenance Effectiveness Award. The squadron also deployed regularly to Italy, Turkey and Libya, fulfilling its commitments in Europe. Based on risk assessment, Airmen are either seen immediately and tested, or placed on a random selection list. The squadron was demobilized on March 16, 1919, following the war. SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. --. From 1940 to 1942, the, An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Its an incredibly important installation with incredibly important Airmen running it. This site is meant to honor and remember each of its members, not just for his service and sacrifice during the war but also his accomplishments throughout his life. Object Number - FRE 1439 From 1990 to 1991, the 79th deployed to Southwest Asia to support Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Airfield View all 148 images Object Number - FRE 1439 - Captain Jack M. Ilfrey, one of the COs of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group, at Kings Cliffe air base. The squadron was organized in February 1918, as the 79th Aero Service Squadron at Waco Field, Texas, with an aerial gunnery mission. Kelly also took time to recognize 20 Team Shaw Airmen for outstanding performance. Known as the Tuskegee Airmen the unit served with distinction in the European Theater of Operations. The P-40 was the third most produced American fighter, with 13,738 being built, and was used by most Allied nations and remained in front-line service until the end of the war. The squadron is one of the oldest in the United States Air Force, its origins dating to 22 February 1918, being organized at Rich Field, Waco Texas, as a pilot training Squadron during World War I. Taken in 2002. Aircraft. In January 1999, the 79th Fighter Squadron was awarded the South Carolina Air Force Association's Outstanding Air Force Unit of the Year award. The squadron returned to the states and was inactivated Oct. 19, 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez), U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron (FS), Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, sits parked on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 8, 2021. The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was an American single-engine, single-seat, all metal fighter and ground-attack aircraft that first flew in 1938. Chris Rasnick, an avionics technician with the 79th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, performs a preflight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 8, 2021. The squadron saw combat during World War II, and became part of the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) during the Cold War. The squadron maintains and operates Block 50 Mini-D variant F-16 Fighting Falcons in support of complex training and operational tasking, while maintaining proficiency in the employment of a full array of munitions and tactics. The squadron is one of the oldest in the United States Air Force, its origins dating to 22 February 1918, being organized at Rich Field, Waco, Texas, as a pilot training Squadron during World War I. In March 1944, as part of a new Allied tactic, 79th pilots swept target areas after the bombers had departed. In 1970, the 79th rejoined the 20th, which had moved to Royal Air Force Station UpperHeyford, England, and converted to the swing-wing fighter-bomber version of the F-111, becoming the first to be operationally ready in the new aircraft in Europe and the first in the world in the "E" model. MOS 79T Recruiting/Retention NCO (ARNG) MOS 79V Retention And Transition NCO. The goal of agile combat support is to provide the most capable air and space forces to combatant commanders. Aircraft is General Dynamics F-16C Block 50 Fighting Falcon serial 94-49. Kings Cliffe began as a satellite air base for the Group based at nearby Wittering. Station information in Robertson, except as noted. Kelly recognized 20 Team Shaw Airmen for a variety of outstanding performances. The unit moved to Shaw Field, South Carolina, in October 1946. F-16, 1994-. The squadron was re-designated the 79th Fighter Squadron on Oct. 1, 1991, as part of the Air Force's restructuring. The 79th Fighter Squadron is part of the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Reconstituted, and consolidated (25 May 1933) with 79 Observation Squadron, which was constituted on 18 Oct 1927. This affected the 79th Fighter Squadron, with a reduction of its flying hours, placing it into a basic mission capable status from 5 April - 30 July, then returning it to combat mission ready through September 2013. World War II:Antisubmarine, American Theater; Air Offensive, Europe; Normandy; Northern France; Rhineland; Ardennes-Alsace; Central Europe; Air Combat, EAME Theater. Marie Carillo, the 79th Fighter Squadrons deputy director of operations, Executing tactically in the fog and friction of off-station operations helps prepare us for whenever and wherever we are called to serve next., https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104505/f-16-fighting-falcon/, https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/f16featurepage, An official website of the United States government, Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. I cant think of another installation that has a headquarters the size of AFCENTs headquarters, and the scope of responsibility of Lt. Gen. Gregory Guillot, said Kelly. The vision of the group is to be the Department of Defense's premier and proactive Information Technology organization. Shaw is a hub of strategic military power and our Airmen are the key to success.. This joint training enhanced the exercise participants capabilities and qualifications, which included three pilot and two joint terminal air controller training Airmen upgrades, and 10 JTAC Airmen evaluations. Redesignated Squadron B, Taliaferro Field, TX, on 23 Jul 1918. On Aug. 7, 1941, with construction underway, Sumter Army Air Field became Shaw Army Air Field. The reason behind the reactivation was to keep the history alive of the 20th FW and its resident squadrons over those of the 363rd FW which deactivated and its squadrons as well. On 30 June 1993 the squadron was yet again inactivated. In January 1943, the squadron moved to March Field, Calif., and completed intensive training in the P-39 aircraft. Also, in 1999, the squadron was honored with the Air Combat Command's Maintenance Effectiveness Award. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the 79th began patrolling San Francisco Bay and the vicinity for detection of hostile aircraft or ships. Organized as 79 Aero Squadron on 22 Feb 1918. David Wade, command chief of Air Combat Command, fist bumps 79th Fighter Squadron and 79th Fighter Generation Squadron leadership at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. Redesignated 79 Pursuit Squadron on 8 May 1929. - Captain Jack M. Ilfrey, one of the COs of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group, at Kings Cliffe air base. Reviewed byDaniel Haulman, An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. "It is built like a tank," said Senior Airman Zion Hill, one of the airmen . Getting to come down and work on a range where we can drop munitions and work with actual JTACs, this is the closest thing were going to get to a deployed location before we actually deploy, said Brady. For further information on how your data is collected and used, please read our Privacy Policy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin), A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft sits parked on flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Sept. 8, 2021. Airmen and leaders from both sides explained to Kelly how this change has been revolutionary, and since the switch, Airmen have been able to have closer relationships with their commanders. Redesignated: 79 Pursuit Squadron (Fighter) on 6 Dec 1939; 79 Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) on 12 Mar 1941; 79 Fighter Squadron on 15 May 1942; 79 Fighter Squadron (Twin Engine) on 30 Dec 1942; 79 Fighter Squadron, Twin Engine, on 20 Aug 1943; 79 Fighter Squadron, Single Engine, on 5 Sep 1944. This was an incredibly difficult choice, but I'm confident we chose the right team to carry on the Thunderbird mission and showcase America's Air Force." Col. John Caldwell . The unit moved to Shaw Field, S.C., in October 1946. Since that time, the "Tigers" continuously supported Operations Northern and Southern Watch in Southwest Asia. [4], Air Combat Command officials announced a stand down and reallocation of flying hours for the rest of the fiscal year 2013 due to mandatory budget cuts. Named the top air dominance squadron in the Air Force for their actions across five combat operations and two exercises in fiscal year 2020, the 79th Fighter Squadron received the Raytheon Trophy Aug. 28, 2021. Type or paste contributions or comments below and click Send. The blast killed nineteen USAF personnel and heavily damaged or destroyed six high-rise apartment buildings. Campaign Streamers. Emblem. A qualified and current joint terminal air controller is recognized across the Department of Defense as capable and authorized to perform terminal attack control. P-51, 1946-1948; F-84, 1948-1957; F-100, 1957-1970; F-111, 1970-1993. The 79th received the Commander in Chief's Trophy in 1981, as the best tactical fighter squadron in U.S. Air Forces in Europe. Plan. The 79th Rescue Squadron is a United States Air Force combat search and rescue unit of the 563rd Rescue Group, 355th Wing, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.. In July 1944, the squadron was flying the much faster P-51 Mustang while furnishing air support for the 3rd Army in the Battle of the Bulge and other strategic areas. None. We are the first to launch and the last to land. The 79th was again brought to active service on July 29, 1946, at Biggs Field, Texas. Aircraft flown by the 79th FG Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (Used from 1942 until the Spring of 1944) The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was an American single-engine, single-seat, all metal fighter and ground-attack aircraft that first flew in 1938. Aircraft is General Dynamics F-16C Block 50P serial 92-3923, taken on 11 August 2001. From 1940 to 1942, the squadron trained combat pilots and flew the P-40 Warhawk from bases on the east coast. F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft from Shaw Air Force Base's 79th Fighter Squadron "The Tigers", Sumter, South Carolina, conducted joint integrated training at MacDill and Avon Park Air Force Range during exercise Raider Fires 21-12 Sept. 8-15, 2021. Sixty-nine members of the 79th FS were awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in this terrorist attack and 12 members of the squadron were decorated for valour. The unit moved to Shaw Field, S.C., in October 1946. Capt Roy W. Camblin, c. 1 Apr 1933; Capt Charles G. Pearcy, 15 Mar 1936; Maj Frank O'D Hunter, 17 Nov 1936; Maj Armin F. Herold, Sep 1937; Maj Thayer S. Olds, Jul 1938; Capt Jesse Auton, Feb 1941; 1 Lt James Ferguson, May 1941-unkn; Maj Nathaniel H. Blanton, by Aug 1943; Maj Richard L. Ott, 14 Nov 1943; Capt Jesse O. Yaryan, 30 Jan 1944; Capt Carl E. Jackson, 31 Jan 1944; Capt Robert J. Meyer, 20 Feb 1944; Maj R. C. Franklin Jr., 22 Feb 1944; Maj Delynn E. Anderson, 10 May 1944; Capt Jack M. Ilfrey, 27 Sep 1944; Maj Robert J. Meyer, 9 Dec 1944; Maj Walter R. Yarbrough, 4 Apr 1945-unkn. During 1996, the squadron deployed twice in support of OSW. Copyright 2023 79th Fighter Group | All Rights Reserved | Designed by, 85th Fighter Squadron Ground Personnel Roster, 86th Fighter Squadron Ground Personnel Roster, 87th Fighter Squadron Ground Personnel Roster, 85th Fighter Squadron Armorer (FOGG) Gallery, 85th Fighter Squadron Armorer (Tomlin) Gallery, 85th Fighter Squadron Pilot (Samual Say) Gallery, 86th Fighter Squadron Pilot William R. Tiger Taylor, 86th FS Henry W. Kent flight logs August 1943 via the Kent Family, 86th Fighter Squadron Horace Cumberland, 87th Fighter Squadron Gallery Album (McDonnell), 87th FS pilot John L. Balega flight logs and notes, Served in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. Mission statement. The squadron then earned its nickname, "Loco Squadron," after a series of very successful raids against transportation targets set an Army Air Forces record of 193 trains destroyed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin), U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Chisenhall, a crew chief assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron diligently preforms preflight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 8, 2021. 79th Fighter Squadron Squadron View all 52 images Object Number - FRE 1439 - Captain Jack M. Ilfrey, one of the COs of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group, at Kings Cliffe air base. SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- A U.S.Airman from the 79th Fighter Generation Squadron (FGS) embraces his significant other on the flightline at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct 29, 2022. Please note that your data will be managed in the US by the American Air Museum in Britain charity. Distinguished Unit Citation: Central Germany, 8 Apr 1944. The 79th played an important role in the rescue efforts following the tragic terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers in 1996. Kelly and Chief Master Sgt. Help us to tell the stories that deserve to be told, by contributing information to the archive. The 79th Fighter Squadron traces its history back to February 1918, when it was first organized as the 79th Aero Squadron. The squadron was demobilized in November 1918, but was reactivated and consolidated with the 77th Observation Squadron in October 1927. The 79th received the Commander in Chief's Trophy in 1981, as the best tactical fighter squadron in U.S. Air Forces in Europe.[4]. February 15th, DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled, Version: 378719a7422dbf16a653a31d0524fb9a2058ed47_2023-04-20T10:09:12, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron maintains mission readiness [Image 3 of 3], Strategic The 79th FS started receiving the first F-16s in 1994 after departing RAF Upper Heyford in October of 1993. During that year, however, the squadron had several homes, The 55th Fighter Squadron's roots trace back to Aug. 9, 1917. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destani K. Matheny), U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Afterward, they headed to the 25th Attack Groups remotely piloted aircraft operations site, the 20th Medical Groups COVID-19 response cell, as well as the 79th Fighter Squadron and partnered 79th Fighter Generation Squadron. Approved on 31 Jan 1955; updated on 29 Mar 1996. The 99th Flying Training Squadron (99 FTS) is part of the 12th Flying Training Wing based at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. It operates the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft conducting air superiority missions. Warren Air Force Base in southeastern Wyoming. Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Jessica Distefano, 20th Medical Group, noncommissioned officer in charge of laboratory, briefs U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, about COVID-19 efforts and future plans at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. He stands with other crew members. In 1948, the 79th transitioned to the F-84 Thunderstreak. TDYs like this one enable our pilots and maintainers to practice joint integration and learning away from home station, said Capt. Underwood, based on the 8th Air Force Strength Report of 6th August 1944, as published in 'The 8th Air Force Yearbook' by Lt. Col. John H Woolnough (1980). U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 1 Jul 1956-30 Sep 1957; 1 May 1963-31 Dec 1964; 1 Jan 1965-31 Mar 1966; 1 Jul 1968-31 Mar 1970; 1 Sep 1970-30 Jun 1972; 31 Mar 1973-30 Jun 1974; 1 Jul 1977-30 Jun 1979; 1 Jul 1981-30 Jun 1983; 1 Jul 1987-30 Jun 1989; 1 Jul 1990-30 Jun 1992; 1 Oct 1992-23 Apr 1993; 1 Jan-31 Dec 1994; 24 Mar-10 Jun 1999; 1 Jun 1997-31 May 1999; 1 Jun 1999-31 May 2001. Tasked with mission of suppression and destruction of enemy air defenses; rotated aircraft and personnel in support of operations in Southwest Asia, 1994-. Aircraft armament systems specialists ensure that explosive devices can be accurately delivered from the aircraft. The 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., provide combat ready airpower and Airmen, to meet any challenge, anytime, anywhere. Sgt. Aircraft operated in 1918, particularly the S-4, are not certain. Even though they had reserve personnel assigned, they were not Organized Reserve units. David Wade, command chief of ACC, visited Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Nov. 4-5, 2020. The 79th Rescue Squadron operates the HC-130J Combat King II and provides rapidly deployable combat search and rescue forces to theater commanders worldwide. David Wade, command chief of ACC, along with base leadership, recognizes U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lucas Haas, a 77th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. Carl Swat Painter, 79th Fighter Squadron (FS) pilot, demonstrates the squadrons Tiger Tiger! hand signal before taking off for a training sortie at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 18, 2023. From Sept. 1994 through Jan. 1995, and again in 1996, the squadron deployed to Southwest Asia (SWA) for Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (OSW). The 79th remained at English bases throughout the war, supporting both the Normandy invasion and the allied drive into Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez), A maintainer with the 79th Fighter Squadron (FS), Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, performs a preflight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 8, 2021. It operates the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft conducting air superiority missions. U.S. Air Force Capt. 79th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (later 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 79th Fighter Squadron): attached 15 November 1952 - 7 February 1955, assigned 8 February 1955 - 31 March 1992 [1] Stations [ edit] Shaw Field (later Shaw Air Force Base), South Carolina, 15 August 1947 - 26 August 1948, 24 August 1948 - 9 November 1951 A terrorist attack was plotted and carried out against US forces stationed at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia on June 25th, 1996. The squadron moved to Langley Air Force Base, Va., in November 1951, and in June 1952, trained to support North American Treaty Organization ground forces in conventional and nuclear roles. Then youve got Maj. Gen. Chad Franks at 15th AF with 47,000 Airmen remotely piloted aircraft, F-22 Raptors and everything in between, including the 20th Fighter Wing. The squadron was demobilized after World War I, but was reactivated in October 1927, as the 79th Reconnaissance Observation Squadron. Operations. In June 1999, the 79th deployed F-16CJs in support of Operation Allied Force to a bare base in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destani K. Matheny), U.S Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, talks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jonathan Schisler, 20th Communications Squadron commander at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. Summarize this article for a 10 years old. Decorations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Meghan Hutton). (Used from Spring of 1944 until disbanded in 1947). Lineage. Upon their arrival, the 79th joined the United States Air Forces in Europe, becoming an integral part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's air arm as one of its Tiger organizations. One of those diverse mission sets is the reorganizing the 20th Maintenance Groups aircraft maintenance units into fighter generation squadrons that correspond with their respective fighter squadron brethren. Combat in European Theater of Operations (ETO), 28 Dec 1943-25 Apr 1945. Airdrome meant airfield. February 15th, DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled, Version: 378719a7422dbf16a653a31d0524fb9a2058ed47_2023-04-20T10:09:12, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron maintains mission readiness [Image 3 of 3], Strategic The squadron then moved to Langley Air Force Base, VA, transitioning to the jet age with the Republic F-84 Thunderjet. Since that time, the 79th has continuously supported Operations Northern and Southern Watch in Southwest Asia. From 1940 to 1942, the 1 2 Go To Page of 2 In December 1998, the 79th took an active part in Operation Desert Fox in conjunction with Operation Southern Watch demands. Evidently included JN-4, JN-6, and perhaps S-4 during 1918. CMF 79 Recruiter, Counselor Duty Descriptions. One of the changes Shaw spearheaded is reorganizing the 20th Maintenance Groups aircraft maintenance units into fighter generation squadrons that correspond with their respective fighter squadron brethren.

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