613th TFS, 401st AGS

The 613th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) was an integral unit of the United States Air Force, operating under the 401st Aircraft Generation Squadron (AGS). The squadron was notably assigned to Torrejon Air Base, Spain, during the later years of the Cold War, where it flew the F-16 Fighting Falcon in support of NATO commitments. The 613th TFS played a key role in maintaining air readiness and deterrence in Europe, conducting regular training exercises and participating in joint allied operations. Its partnership with the 401st AGS ensured the squadron’s aircraft remained mission-ready, highlighting the unit’s significant contribution to U.S. and NATO airpower until its inactivation in the early 1990s.