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[citation needed]
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[1]
Commanders
Notable commanders
Robert Westbrook Carrol Chandler Ryan Corrigan
Insignia
44th Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 18 February 1942)[1]
Military unit
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.[2] The 44th Pursuit Squadron was activated on 1 January 1941 and assigned to the 18th Pursuit Group.[2] The 44th Fighter Squadron is equipped with the F-15C/D Eagle.
^ abDollman, TSG Davis (16 October 2016). "Factsheet 44 Fighter Squadron (PACAF)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
^ ab"Library: History: 18th Wing History". 18th Wing Public Affairs. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
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