65th Aggressor Squadron

65th Aggressor Squadron
Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II 11-5020 and 11-5021 en route to their inaugural training mission
Active1942–1945; 1946–1958; 1969–1989; 2005–2014; 2022–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleFighter Aggressor
Part ofAir Combat Command
Garrison/HQNellis Air Force Base, Nevada
Engagements
World War IIEAME Theater
Decorations
Distinguished Unit Citation (3x)

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (3x)

French Croix de Guerre with Palm[1]
Insignia
65th Aggressor Squadron emblem (approved 14 July 2008)[1]
65th Aggressor Squadron emblem (approved 16 July 1998)
65th Pursuit Squadron emblem (approved 18 December 1941)[2]

The 65th Aggressor Squadron is a United States Air Force unit currently operating the F-35A Lightning II. It is assigned to the 57th Operations Group at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

  1. ^ a b Robertson, Patsy (17 July 2009). "65 Aggressor Squadron (ACC)". Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  2. ^ Maurer, Combat Squadrons, pp. 246-247