310th Fighter Squadron

The 310th Fighter Squadron, originally activated in 1942, is a distinguished unit of the United States Air Force. It first saw combat during World War II as part of the 58th Fighter Group, flying P-47 Thunderbolts in the Southwest Pacific Theater, supporting Allied operations in New Guinea and the Philippines. After several inactivations and reactivations during the Cold War, the squadron transitioned to training roles and today operates from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. As a key component of the 56th Fighter Wing, the 310th specializes in advanced fighter pilot training, currently flying the F-35A Lightning II.