316th Fighter Squadron
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The 316th Fighter Squadron (316 FS) is an active unit of the United States Air Force, assigned to the 495th Fighter Group, and stationed at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina. The unit was most recently activated in 2015 as an active associate of the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing.
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316th Fighter Squadron | |
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Active | 1942–1945; 2015–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Fighter |
Part of | Air Combat Command |
Garrison/HQ | McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina |
Engagements | World War II – EAME Theater[1] |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation (2x)[1] |
Insignia | |
316th Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 23 June 2023)[1] | |
316th Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 2 September 1943)[2] |
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Previously, the squadron served from 1942 to 1945 during World War II, where it took part in the North African campaign and fought in the European theatre of World War II.