| 179th Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
.jpg) 179th FS F-16CM 91-0420 landing on Nellis AFB, 2017. | |
| Active | 26 May 1943 – 7 Nov 1945 24 May 1946 – 1 Dec 1952 1 Dec 1952 – present |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance |  Minnesota |
| Branch |  Air National Guard |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Fighter |
| Part of | Minnesota Air National Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | Duluth Air National Guard Base, Minnesota |
| Nickname(s) | Bulldogs |
| Motto(s) | Cave Canum (Latin for 'Beware of the Dog')[1] |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Insignia | |
| 179th Fighter Squadron emblem |  |
| 179th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron emblem |  |
| Tail Markings | Blue tail stripe "Duluth" in white letters Tail Code: MN |
| World War II Fuselage Code | 8L |
The 179th Fighter Squadron (179 FS) is a unit of the Minnesota Air National Guard 148th Fighter Wing located at Duluth Air National Guard Base, Minnesota. The 179th is equipped with the General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon.
- ^ "179th Fighter Squadron (USAF ANG)". f-16.net. Retrieved 18 April 2020.