The 35th Fighter Squadron (35th FS), known as the "Pantons," was activated in 1940 and played a significant role in World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater with distinction. The squadron flew various fighter aircraft, including the P-40 Warhawk and P-51 Mustang, supporting Allied operations in New Guinea and the Philippines. During the Korean War, the 35th FS flew F-80 Shooting Stars and F-51 Mustangs, providing close air support and conducting interdiction missions. Today, the squadron is based at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, operating F-16 Fighting Falcons as part of the 8th Fighter Wing and maintaining readiness to support United States and allied defense commitments on the Korean Peninsula.
