94th Fighter Interceptor

The 94th Fighter Interceptor Squadron traces its origins to World War I, being activated as the 94th Aero Squadron in 1917 and famously known as the "Hat in the Ring" squadron, with members such as Eddie Rickenbacker. During World War II, the unit was reactivated and flew P-38 Lightnings and P-47 Thunderbolts, providing air defense and escort missions. In the Cold War era, it transitioned to the role of air defense, operating jet interceptors such as the F-86 Sabre, F-102 Delta Dagger, and later the F-106 Delta Dart to protect North American airspace. The squadron was inactivated in 1969, having played a significant role in both world wars and continental air defense.