Andy Guinn

The 338th Combat Training Squadron is a distinguished unit of the United States Air Force, originally activated during World War II as the 338th Bombardment Squadron. It played a crucial role in the European Theater, flying B-17 Flying Fortress bombers on strategic bombing missions. After several periods of inactivation and redesignation, the squadron was reactivated to support modern Air Force training requirements. Today, the 338th Combat Training Squadron is tasked with providing advanced instruction and operational training, ensuring personnel are prepared for contemporary combat and support missions.

The 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing (23rd TFW) was activated in 1948 and is best known for inheriting the lineage and traditions of the legendary "Flying Tigers" from World War II. During the Vietnam War, the 23rd TFW operated F-105 Thunderchiefs and later A-7D Corsair IIs, conducting ground-attack and close air support missions. The wing was stationed at various bases, including England Air Force Base, Louisiana, and played a crucial role in supporting U.S. and allied forces during numerous conflicts. In the 1990s, it transitioned to flying A-10 Thunderbolt IIs before being inactivated in 1992, with its heritage continuing under the 23rd Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia.