477th Fighter Group

477th Fighter Group
477th Fighter Group – F-22A Raptor
Active1943; 1944–1947; 2007–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleFighter
Part of  Air Force Reserve Command
Garrison/HQJoint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, Alaska
DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award[1]
Commanders
Current CommanderCol Brian Budde[2]
Notable
commanders
Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.[1]
Insignia
477th Fighter Group emblem (approved 5 October 2007)[1]
477th Bombardment Group emblem[3]
Aircraft flown
FighterLockheed Martin F-22A Raptor

The 477th Fighter Group is an Air Reserve unit of the United States Air Force. It is assigned to the Tenth Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, Alaska. The 477th FG is an associate unit of the 3rd Wing of Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), and if mobilized the wing is gained by PACAF.

  1. ^ a b c Robertson, Patsy (27 January 2011). "Factsheet 477 Fighter Group (AFRC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Colonel Brian Budde". The 477th Fighter Group Air Force Reserve Command. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  3. ^ "477th Fighter Group News: Art". 477th Fighter Group Public Affairs. Retrieved 20 May 2017.