333rd Fighter Squadron

333rd Fighter Squadron
333rd Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle over the Grand Canyon
Active1957–1991; 1991–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleFighter Training
Part ofAir Combat Command
Garrison/HQSeymour Johnson Air Force Base
Nickname(s)Lancers, Jousters[1]
EngagementsVietnam War[1]
DecorationsPresidential Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat ''V'' Device
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1]
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt Col Taylor Francis
Insignia
333rd Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 13 June 1958)[1]

The 333rd Fighter Squadron is part of the 4th Operations Group, 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. It operates McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft conducting advanced fighter training.

  1. ^ a b c d Robertson, Patsy (29 January 2015). "Factsheet 333 Fighter Squadron (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2017.