94th Fighter Squadron (1st Fighter Wing)

The 94th Fighter Squadron, part of the 1st Fighter Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, is one of the oldest active fighter squadrons in the United States Air Force. Originally formed in 1917 as the 94th Aero Squadron, it gained fame in World War I with legendary pilots like Eddie Rickenbacker, earning the nickname "Hat-in-the-Ring." The squadron has participated in major conflicts, including World War II, the Cold War, Operation Desert Storm, and the Global War on Terrorism. Today, the 94th operates the F-22 Raptor, maintaining air superiority and rapid deployment capabilities for the United States.