44th Fighter Squadron
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.jpg) Four F-15C Eagles in formation off the coast of Japan | |
| Active | 1941–2023 (Inactive due to no aircraft) |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | Fighter |
| Part of | Pacific Air Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Kadena Air Base |
| Nickname(s) | Vampires[citation needed] |
| Engagements | Southwest Pacific Theater Vietnam War Global War on Terrorism |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1] |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Robert Westbrook Carrol Chandler Ryan Corrigan |
| Insignia | |
| 44th Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 18 February 1942)[1] |  |
The 44th Fighter Squadron is a unit of the United States Air Force, part of the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.[2] The 44th Pursuit Squadron was activated on 1 January 1941 and assigned to the 18th Pursuit Group.[2] The 44th Fighter Squadron is equipped with the F-15C/D Eagle, and is planned to transition to the F-15EX Eagle II in 2026.[3]
- ^ a b Dollman, TSG Davis (16 October 2016). "Factsheet 44 Fighter Squadron (PACAF)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
- ^ a b "Library: History: 18th Wing History". 18th Wing Public Affairs. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
- ^ Tirpak, John (26 August 2024). "As F-15C Presence on Kadena Winds Down, F-15EX Program Ramps Up". Air & Space Forces Magazine.