59th TFW

The 59th Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW) was initially activated in 1966 by the United States Air Force, primarily stationed at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The unit was equipped with the McDonnell F-4 Phantom II and tasked with training aircrews for tactical fighter operations during the Vietnam War era. The 59th TFW played a significant role in preparing pilots and support personnel for overseas deployments, contributing to the Air Force’s combat readiness throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s. The wing was inactivated in 1970 as the Air Force reorganized its tactical units following the drawdown of the Vietnam conflict.