67th Fighter Squadron

67th Fighter Squadron
67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle in 2008
Active1941–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleFighter
Part ofPacific Air Forces
Garrison/HQKadena Air Base
Nickname(s)Fighting Cocks[1]
Motto(s)"Bring It On, we'll keep coming[citation needed]
EngagementsWorld War II Korean War
Vietnam War
DecorationsNavy Presidential Unit Citation
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 Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[2]
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Brig Gen Robbie Risner
Gregory S. Martin
Insignia
67th Fighter Squadron emblem (Approved 26 December 1995)[2]
67th Fighter Squadron emblem (Approved 8 March 1945)[2]

The 67th Fighter Squadron "Fighting Cocks" is a fighter squadron of the United States Air Force, part of the 18th Operations Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 67th is equipped with the F-15C/D Eagle, and is planned to transition to the F-15EX Eagle II in 2026.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Cactus was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b c Dollman, David (21 October 2016). "Factsheet 67 Fighter Squadron (PACAF)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 27 June 2020.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. ^ Tirpak, John (26 August 2024). "As F-15C Presence on Kadena Winds Down, F-15EX Program Ramps Up". Air & Space Forces Magazine.