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| 354th Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
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 An A-10 Thunderbolt from the 354th Fighter Squadron[a] | |
| Active | 1942–1946; 1952–1958; 1962–1982; 1991–2024 |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | Close Air Support Air Interdiction Forward Air Control Airborne, and Combat Search and rescue |
| Nickname(s) | Bulldogs |
| Engagements | European Theater of Operations Vietnam War |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Vietnamese Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Insignia | |
| 354th Fighter Squadron emblem[b][1] |  |
| Original 354th Fighter Squadron emblem [c][2] |  |
| World War II fuselage code[3] | WR |
| Tail code post 1970 | DM |
The 354th Fighter Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force. It was last stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, where it was part of the 355th Fighter Wing, Arizona. It operated A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft conducting close air support missions.
The squadron conducted close air support, air Interdiction, forward air control – airborne, and combat search and rescue for theater commanders worldwide.[4]
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- ^ Robertson, Patsy (2 December 2011). "Factsheet 354 Fighter Squadron (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 18 December 2014. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
- ^ Maurer, Combat Squadrons, 439–440
- ^ Freeman, images between p. 282 and p. 283
- ^ "Factsheet 355th Operations Group". 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs. 22 May 2012. Archived from the original on 15 January 2015. Retrieved 22 March 2015.