122d Fighter Squadron

The 122nd Fighter Squadron is an active unit of the Louisiana Air National Guard, which flies the F-15C/D Eagle. Its parent unit is the 159th Fighter Wing.

Mission

122nd Fighter Squadron (122 FS) is tasked to provide air superiority over Louisiana and the Gulf Coast while supporting USNORTHCOM and NORAD. To perform this vital role requires active air defense alert 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans.

History

Assignments

Major Command

• Air National Guard/Air Combat Command (1992–Present)
• Air National Guard/Tactical Air Command (1971–1992)

Previous Designations^[1]

• 122nd Fighter Squadron (1995–Present)
• 122nd Fighter Squadron (1992–1995)
• 122nd Tactical Fighter Squadron (1971–1992)
• 122nd Fighter Interceptor Squadron (1960?-1971)

Bases stationed

• Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, (???-Present)

Aircraft Operated^[2]

• F-15C Eagle (2007–Present)
• F-15A Eagle (1984–2007)
• F-4 Phantom II (1979–1984)
• F-100D Super Sabre (1971–1979)
• F-102 Delta Dagger (1960–1971)
• F-86D Sabre Jet (19??-1960)

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