391st Fighter Squadron

391st Fighter Squadron
391st Fighter Squadron insignia
Active1943–1946; 1953–1959; 1962–1971; 1971–1990; 1992–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleFighter
Part ofAir Combat Command
Garrison/HQMountain Home Air Force Base
Nickname(s)Bold Tigers[1]
Motto(s)Fortune Favors the Bold...Tigers
EngagementsEuropean Theater of Operations
Vietnam War
Global War on Terrorism[1]
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device
Belgian Fourragère
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1]
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt Col Anthony "Mafia" O’Shea
Insignia
Patch with 391st Tactical Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 21 March 1978)[1]
391st Fighter-Bomber Squadron emblem (approved 24 September 1954)[2]

The 391st Fighter Squadron is part of the 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The squadron participated in combat missions in World War II and the Vietnam War, provided air defense in Korea and Japan from 1968 to 1971, and continues to provide tactical air command for the United States Air Force. It currently operates McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft, conducting close air support missions.

  1. ^ a b c d Dollman, TSG Davis (16 October 2016). "Factsheet 391 Fighter Squadron (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  2. ^ Maurer, Combat Squadrons, pp. 480–481