Emblem. The 79th Fighter Squadron "Tigers" are a combat ready F-16C/D squadron tasked with air-to-air, air-to-surface and Suppression of Enemy Air Defences missions as directed by the wing or component commander in support of friendly forces. The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was an American single-engine, single-seat, all metal fighter and ground-attack aircraft that first flew in 1938. 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. 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 . U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. MOS 79S Career Counselor. 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. Commanders. In August 1943, the squadron moved to King's Cliffe, England, for the duration of the second World War. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez), A 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 squadron was re-designated the 79th Fighter Squadron on Oct. 1, 1991, as part of the Air Force's restructuring. Originally started by the Hughes Aircraft Company in 1953, the Raytheon Trophy is awarded to the most . Help us to tell the stories that deserve to be told, by contributing information to the archive. Our . The Group flew 312 missions before their last mission on 25 April 1945. The next change came in 1970, when the squadron transitioned to the General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark and moved to RAF Upper Heyford, England. 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. until 0400 est. The squadron was demobilized after World War I, but was reactivated in October 1927, as the 79th Reconnaissance Observation Squadron. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carlos Yanez, an aircraft armament systems specialist with the 79th Fighter Squadron (FS), Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, inspects the missiles on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 8, 2021. Crew chiefs and pilots develop a close working relationship, holding each other accountable to ensure mission objectives are met at home and while deployed down range. During 1996, the squadron deployed twice in support of OSW. In May 1929, the squadron received P-12 biplanes and a new home at Barksdale Field, La. Kelly and Wade began their immersion at the 15th Air Force Headquarters, U.S. Air Forces Central headquarters and U.S. Army Central headquarters. Also, in 1999, the squadron was honored with the Air Combat Command's Maintenance Effectiveness Award. Jacob Impellizzeri, 79th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, has been selected as Thunderbird 8, the team's Advance Pilot and Narrator. Maj. Kyle Ruthford, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from Shaw Air Force Base's 79th Fighter Squadron, climbs into his jet day 1 of Red Flag, July 11, 2016 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The 79th, along with the 20th, was reactivated in July 1946, at Biggs Field in El Paso, Texas. In January 1991, as part of Joint Task Force Proven Force at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, the 79th became the first squadron to employ the F-111E in combat while supporting operation Desert Storm. Aircraft is General Dynamics F-16C Block 50P serial 92-3923, taken on 11 August 2001. Click on the map above to zoom into where the 79th FG was stationed. 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. David Wade, command chief of ACC, began their immersion at the 15th Air Force Headquarters, U.S. Air Forces Central headquarters and U.S. Army Central headquarters. The squadron returned to the States and was inactivated on 19 October 1945.[4]. Stations. The following principles will guide and shape our actions: a. 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. The 79th Rescue Squadron operates the HC-130J Combat King II and provides rapidly deployable combat search and rescue forces to theater commanders worldwide. Object Number - FRE 5231 - Official emblem of the 20th Fighter Group, approved 26 November 1942. F-16, 1994-. 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. MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --. In January 1999, the 79th Fighter Squadron was awarded the South Carolina Air Force Association's Outstanding Air Force Unit of the Year award. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the 79th began patrolling San Francisco Bay and the vicinity for detection of hostile aircraft or ships. 20 Operations Group, 1 Jan 1994-. Inactivated on 30 Jun 1993. 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. This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency. Its an incredibly important installation with incredibly important Airmen running it. Its very dynamic and very diverse--it spans the entire globe across every capability in ACC. Redesignated 79 Pursuit Squadron on 8 May 1929. From 1940 to 1942, the 1 2 Go To Page of 2 The 78th Air Base Wing Communications Directorate effectively employs information technologies to enable the Center to enhance warfighter capabilities. The 99th Flying Training Squadron (99 FTS) is part of the 12th Flying Training Wing based at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. In December 1998, the 79th took an active part in Operation Desert Fox in conjunction with Operation Southern Watch demands. Take pride in the fact that we safeguard the freedom, security, and prosperity of our Nation. Our mission is to provide combat ready aircraft and aircrew to conduct operations as assigned by Commander, Carrier Air Wing EIGHT and Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12. 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]. Based on risk assessment, Airmen are either seen immediately and tested, or placed on a random selection list. Inactivated on 18 Oct 1945. 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. MOS 79R Recruiter. The 79th Fighter Squadron traces its history back to February 1918, when it was first organized as the 79th Aero Squadron. Redesignated Squadron B, Taliaferro Field, TX, on 23 Jul 1918. He stands with other crew members. The 79th Fighter Group was one of the most successful, yet overlooked, units of the United States Army Air Forces in WWII. For further information on how your data is collected and used, please read our Privacy Policy. In 1994 the 79th upgraded to a newer version of the F-16 and flew a total of 4,370 sorties with more than 8,400 flying hours. The vision of the group is to be the Department of Defense's premier and proactive Information Technology organization. Apparently a flying training unit, 1918. Distinguished Unit Citation: Central Germany, 8 Apr 1944. 20 Pursuit (later, 20 Fighter) Group, 1 Apr 1933-18 Oct 1945. The across-the board spending cuts, called sequestration, took effect 1 March when Congress failed to agree on a deficit-reduction plan. 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. Unkn, 22 Feb-15 Nov 1918. 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. The Tigers flew more than 1,000 successful combat sorties with these dual operational requirements. The squadron was demobilized after World War I, but was reactivated in October 1927, as the 79th Reconnaissance Observation Squadron. The squadron, charged with demonstrating ICBM combat capability through operational tests, joined 20th AF Oct. 1. It operates the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft conducting air superiority missions. Combat in European Theater of Operations (ETO), 28 Dec 1943-25 Apr 1945. The 79th FS "Tigers" often show squadron pride prior to takeoff; this culture builds camaraderie between crew chiefs and pilots that both improves morale and ensures good work ethic, leading to. Service Streamers. The squadron returned to the states and was inactivated Oct. 19, 1945. 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. Airdrome meant airfield. Robertson. I could hear the enthusiasm, because when you let Airmen be a part of the solution, they buy in. The training at MacDill allowed Shaws F-16 fighter pilots to integrate into a joint training environment to practice dropping inert munitions from their aircraft instead of simulating the air-to-ground training. In March 1944, as part of a new Allied tactic, 79th pilots swept target areas after the bombers had departed. We are the first to launch and the last to land. Demobilized on 15 Nov 1918. The 79th played an important role in the rescue efforts following the tragic terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers in 1996. Copyright 1961-2023 NATO Tiger Association. 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 squadron flew more than 1,000 successful combat sorties with these dual operational requirements. Lineage, Assignments, Stations, and Honors through5 Nov 2007. For the 79th Aero Squadron of 1917, see. The squadron also deployed regularly to Italy, Turkey and Libya, fulfilling its commitments in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez). 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. U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. In keeping pace with the restructuring, the squadron reorganized and incorporated maintainers from its aircraft generation, equipment maintenance and supply squadrons on Feb. 1, 1992. The 79th FS traveled to MacDill from Shaw to complete a training exercise. Crew chiefs are responsible for a variety of tasks, essential to mission readiness. During Kellys first visit to Shaw since assuming command, he received a firsthand look at how Team Shaw, comprised of multiple major commands, stays mission ready 24/7 while striving for innovation at every turn with over 600 aircraft and over 53,000 Airmen and civilians located across the globe. From 1940 to 1942, the squadron trained combat pilots and flew the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk from bases on the East Coast. The 20th OG has personnel assigned to the. These flights support the wing, tenant units and Army's White Sands Missile Range. Lt Col Thomas A. Gilkey III, 1 Jan 1994; Lt Col Jeffrey W. Eberhart, 8 Jul 1994; Lt Col Timothy J. Collins, 1 Apr 1996; Lt Col James W. Hyatt, 16 May 1997; Lt Col James Dodson, 14 Jun 1999-. Members of the 79th Fighter Squadron and 79th Fighter Generation Squadron under the 405th Expeditionary Group responded with an aggressive assault, providing superior airpower to defend American lives. The 79th Fighter Squadron is part of the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. The squadron was organized in February 1918, as the 79th Aero Service Squadron at Waco Field, Texas, with an aerial gunnery mission. Direct outpatient care is provided for pediatrics to. 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. During that year, however, the squadron had several homes, The 55th Fighter Squadron's roots trace back to Aug. 9, 1917. June 30, 1993, the squadron inactivated. P-51, 1946-1948; F-84, 1948-1957; F-100, 1957-1970; F-111, 1970-1993. Commanders, Aircraft, and Operations through31 Dec 2000. The squadron returned to the states and was inactivated Oct. 19, 1945. Decorations. We are the most flexible platform in the Air Wing and have the most diverse set of missions. Unkn, 1918. The F-16 is a single-engine, compact, multi-role fighter and is the worlds most prolific fighter, with the U.S. Air Force having over 2,000 in service. A qualified and current joint terminal air controller is recognized across the Department of Defense as capable and authorized to perform terminal attack control. I got to talk with a lot of those Airmen, said Kelly. [5] 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.[5]. "It is built like a tank," said Senior Airman Zion Hill, one of the airmen . Unit stations (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destani K. Matheny), U.S. Air Force Tech. until 0400 est. 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.. The blast killed nineteen USAF personnel and heavily damaged or destroyed six high-rise apartment buildings. From 1940 to 1942, the squadron trained combat pilots and flew the P-40 Warhawk from bases on the east coast. The unit moved to Shaw Field, S.C., in October 1946. It conducts helicopter air refueling, airdrop, and . Plan. 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. Organized as 79 Aero Squadron on 22 Feb 1918. Waco, TX, 22 Feb 1918; Taliaferro Field, TX, 28 Feb-15 Nov 1918. Aircraft armament systems specialists ensure that explosive devices can be accurately delivered from the aircraft. Aircraft operated in 1918, particularly the S-4, are not certain. 79 Fighter Squadron (ACC) By. The unit moved to Shaw Field, S.C., in October 1946. The 79th FS started receiving the first F-16s in 1994 after departing RAF Upper Heyford in October of 1993. The . P-12, 1933-1935; P-26, 1935-1938; P-36, 1938-1940; P-40, 1940-1942; P-39, 1942-1943; P-38, 1943-1944; P-51, 1944-1945. In 1996 the 79th FS flew more than 7,700 flying hours including 882, combat sorties and 2,477 combat hours. A terrorist attack was plotted and carried out against US forces stationed at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia on June 25th, 1996. Type or paste contributions or comments below and click Send. The "Loco Squadron" flew 293 combat sorties without sustaining a loss. It operates the Lockheed HC-130J "Combat King II" variant of the C-130 "Hercules" and provides rapidly deployable combat search and rescue forces to theater commanders worldwide. 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. Redesignated as the 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron, the unit transitioned onto the North American F-100 Super Sabre in 1957 and shared RAF Woodbridge with the 78th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing and operated locally under the command of the 81st Wing which was based at nearby RAF Bentwaters. 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). 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 (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Meghan Hutton). Plan. Jan. 1, 1994, it was reactivated at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., transitioning to the F-16CJ Fighting Falcon and assuming the mission of suppression of enemy air defenses. The 79th Fighter Squadron traces its history back to February 1918, when it was first organized as the 79th Aero Squadron. 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. The squadron was inactivated at Camp Kilmer, N.J., in October 1945. The goal of agile combat support is to provide the most capable air and space forces to combatant commanders. 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. Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers. The squadron then moved to Langley Air Force Base, VA, transitioning to the jet age with the Republic F-84 Thunderjet. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin), U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. The exercise will test participants'' ability to operate in air, cyberspace and space. The Tigers brought four F-16 aircraft, seven pilots and maintenance support Airmen to conduct the vital joint training in ways that are impossible to accomplish at Shaw AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destani K. Matheny), U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, Chief Master Sgt. 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. 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. Summarize this article for a 10 years old. Between 1946 and 1952, the squadron's history is filled with several moves and aircraft changes before the 79th moved to Shaw Field, S.C. [5], Squadrons either stood down on a rotating basis or kept combat ready or at a reduced readiness level called "basic mission capable" for part or all of the remaining months in fiscal 2013. One year later the squadron was re-designated a tactical fighter squadron. It is an outpatient clinic with 24-hour ambulance transport service. David Wade, ACC command chief, elbow-bump Airmen at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. Object Number - FRE 1439 The 79th remained at English bases throughout the war, supporting both the Normandy invasion and the allied drive into Germany. Avionics technicians are responsible for ensuring that all the electronics onboard an aircraft are in working order. In 1957, the squadron converted to the F-100 Super Sabre. Organized as 79 Aero Squadron on 22 Feb 1918. 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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. None. The airmen were from the 90th Missile Security Forces Squadron at F.E. Antisubmarine patrols, c. 8 Dec 1941-c. 8 Feb 1942. World War II:Antisubmarine, American Theater; Air Offensive, Europe; Normandy; Northern France; Rhineland; Ardennes-Alsace; Central Europe; Air Combat, EAME Theater. This joint training enhanced the exercise . Avionics technicians are responsible for testing and troubleshooting avionic components of aircraft systems at all levels of maintenance. The 79th Fighter Squadron traces its history back to February 1918, when it was first organized as the 79th Aero Squadron. 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. Chris Rasnick, an avionics technician assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron preforms a preflight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 8, 2021. The Gallant Unit Citation is awarded to units for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the United States while engaged in . Also in 1999, the squadron was honored with Air Combat Command's Maintenance Effectiveness Award. Even though they had reserve personnel assigned, they were not Organized Reserve units. The CRC in conjunction with the 20th MDG is currently leading the wing in Project Brown Heron, an electronic surveillance program that is sent out to 400 members every two weeks. The ACC command team began their immersion at the 15th Air Force Headquarters, U.S. Air Forces Central headquarters and U.S. Army Central headquarters. Agile combat support is an Air Force distinctive capability that touches every functional area and is key to meeting the Air Force's mission to organize, train, equip and employ air and space power. (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. Redesignated 79 Pursuit Squadron on 8 May 1929. . It maintains jet engines; accessory; and avionics components and systems; and a test, measurement and diagnostic equipment laboratory in, The 20th Medical Group provides ambulatory medical and dental services to the 20th Fighter Wing, Headquarters 9th Air Force (U.S. Air Force Central) and associate units. U.S. Air Force Capt. The unit moved to Shaw Field, South Carolina, in October 1946. The 79th FGS deployed to project combat air power and help stabilize the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Kelly and Chief Master Sgt. . 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. The 79th Fighter Squadron is part of the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. In response to COVID-19, the 20th MDG has been selected to be part of Project Brown Herrin, an electronic surveillance program that is sent out to 400 members every two weeks. Supersedespublished information in Judy G. Endicott (ed. Activated on 1 Jan 1994. The 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., provide combat ready airpower and Airmen, to meet any challenge, anytime, anywhere. Sgt. 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. None. 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. Southwest Asia:Defense of Saudi Arabia; Liberation and Defense of Kuwait; Southwest Asia Ceasefire. Warren Air Force Base in southeastern Wyoming. 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. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title.
79th fighter squadron mission statement
