18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron
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The 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (18th FIS) is a subordinate unit of the 354th Fighter Wing based at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, and flies the Block 30 General Dynamics F-16C/D aircraft.
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18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron | |
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Active | 1940–1946; 1952–1971; 1977–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Interceptor |
Part of | Pacific Air Forces |
Garrison/HQ | Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska |
Nickname(s) | Blue Foxes |
Engagements | World War II – Asiatic–Pacific Theater |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
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18th Aggressor Squadron emblem[1] | |
18th Fighter Squadron emblem[2][note 2] |
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