1st Tactical Fighter Wing

The 1st Tactical Fighter Wing (1st TFW) was established in 1947 and is one of the United States Air Force’s oldest and most distinguished fighter units. Originally activated as the 1st Fighter Wing, it played a key role during the Cold War, providing air defense and later transitioning to tactical fighter missions. The wing has operated a range of advanced aircraft, including the F-15 Eagle, and has participated in major operations such as Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. Today, redesignated as the 1st Fighter Wing, it is based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, and is a premier F-22 Raptor unit.