442nd Fighter Wing

442d Fighter Wing
442d Fighter Wing – Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II – 79-0164
Active1949–1951; 1952–1982; 1984–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
TypeWing
RoleFighter
Size1,100 personnel
Part of  Air Force Reserve Command
Garrison/HQWhiteman Air Force Base, Missouri
Motto(s)Si Jeunesse Savait, Si Viellesse Pouvait French If Youth Knew, If Age Could 1955–1996[1]
DecorationsAFOUA
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
Commanders
Wing CommanderCol. Michael D. Leonas
Deputy CommanderCol. Brian L. Leiter
Command ChiefCCM Kristoffer N. Berrien
Insignia
442d Fighter Wing emblem (approved 3 January 1996)[2]
442d Troop Carrier Wing emblem (approved 23 January 1963)[1]
442d Troop Carrier Wing emblem (approved 6 May 1955)[3]
Tail codeKC
Tail stripeYellow/red
Aircraft flown
AttackA-10C Thunderbolt II

The 442d Fighter Wing is an Air Reserve Component of the United States Air Force. It is assigned to Tenth Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.

  1. ^ a b Ravenstein, pp. 238–240
  2. ^ Endicott, Judy G. (28 December 2007). "Factsheet 442 Fighter Wing (AFRC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  3. ^ Maurer, Combat Units, pp. 316–317