125th Fighter Interceptor Group

The 125th Fighter Interceptor Group was established as part of the Air National Guard in the post-World War II era, officially activated in 1956. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, the unit was tasked with the air defense of the southeastern United States during the early years of the Cold War. Flying aircraft such as the F-86 Sabre and later the F-102 Delta Dagger, the 125th played a crucial role in maintaining continental air sovereignty against potential Soviet threats. Over the decades, the group evolved into the 125th Fighter Wing, continuing its legacy of homeland defense and operational excellence.