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  • 79th ‘Tigers’ take on Checkered Flag 24-2, WSEP

    The U.S. Air Force 79th Fighter and Fighter Generation Squadron ‘Tigers’ took part in Checkered Flag 24-2 and the Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) at Tyndall Air Force Base from May 9-22, 2024. These exercises aimed to enhance air combat readiness alongside 5th generation aircraft and

  • 79th FS “Tigers” charge into Bamboo Eagle

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nabot Awalom, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares an F-16C Fighting Falcon at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada to depart for Bamboo Eagle (BE) 24-1 Jan. 26, 2024. The 79th Fighter Squadron deployed for BE 24-1 24-1 to participate in an advanced training

  • 79th ‘Tigers’ show their claws during ACE exercise

    The U.S. Air Force 79th Fighter Squadron (FS) and Fighter Generation Squadron (FGS) conducted Tiger Claw 24-2, an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) generation exercise Nov. 6-9, 2023.The exercise was designed and executed by the 79th FS and FGS to simulate aircraft generation from separate forward

  • 20th Maintenance Group hosts Load Crew of the Year competition

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 79th Fighter Generation Squadron secure a munition to an F-16C Fighting Falcon during a Weapons Load Crew of the Year Competition at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 31, 2023. 20th Fighter Wing Maintenance Airmen showcased their operational readiness by performing

  • 79th Redeployment

    A U.S.Airman from the 79th Fighter Generation Squadron (FGS) embraces his significant other on the flightline at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct 29, 2022. The 79th FGS deployed to project combat air power and help stabilize the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by