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| 8th Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
 8th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon at Holloman Air Force Base | |
| Active | 1941-1957; 1957–2008; 2009–2011; 2017–present |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Air Supremacy |
| Part of | Air Education and Training Command |
| Nickname(s) | The Black Sheep |
| Engagements |  World War II (Asia-Pacific Theater)  Korean War  Kosovo Campaign  Operation Iraqi Freedom[1] |
| Decorations |  Distinguished Unit Citation (5x)  Air Force Meritorious Unit Award  Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (3x)  Philippine Presidential Unit Citation  Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation (2x)[1] |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col Matt "Poison" Marshall[2] |
| Insignia | |
| 8th Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 12 May 1960)[1] |  |
The 8th Fighter Squadron is an active United States Air Force squadron, assigned to the 54th Fighter Group Air Education and Training Command, stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. It currently operates the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, conducting initial training, transition and instructor upgrades training. The squadron have a proud lineage of aircraft and assignments. The origin of the 8th Fighter Squadron can be traced back to 1940, and since then, the squadron has served in several war and peace time assignments across the globe.
- ^ a b c Bailey, Carl E. (6 January 2009). "8 Fighter Squadron". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- ^ A1C Pedrazzini, Isaiah. "8th Fighter Squadron Change of Command". DVIDS. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
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