Karsten Hilton

The 95th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (95th FIS) was a United States Air Force unit with a distinguished history dating back to World War II. Activated in 1942, it initially served as a training and air defense unit before participating in combat operations in the European Theater, flying P-38 Lightnings. After the war, the squadron was re-designated and played a key role in continental air defense during the Cold War, operating advanced jet interceptors such as the F-86 Sabre, F-89 Scorpion, and F-106 Delta Dart. The 95th FIS was inactivated in 1969 as part of a broader restructuring of Air Defense Command forces.

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.