389th TFS

The 389th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) was first activated during World War II as part of the 366th Fighter Group, flying P-47 Thunderbolts in the European Theater. Reactivated during the Cold War, the squadron transitioned to jet aircraft and later played a significant role during the Vietnam War, operating F-4 Phantom IIs from bases in Southeast Asia. The 389th TFS participated in numerous combat missions, providing air-to-ground and air-to-air support. The squadron was eventually redesignated and continues its legacy within the 389th Fighter Squadron, now flying F-15E Strike Eagles at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.