169th Fighter Wing

169th Fighter Wing
157th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon
Active1957–present
Country United States
Allegiance South Carolina
Branch Air National Guard
TypeSquadron
RoleTactical Fighter
Part ofSouth Carolina Air National Guard
Garrison/HQMcEntire Joint National Guard Base, Eastover, South Carolina
NicknameSwamp Foxes
DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award
Insignia
169th Fighter Wing emblem

The 169th Fighter Wing is a unit of the South Carolina Air National Guard stationed at McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Columbia, South Carolina. The wing operates the F-16 Fighting Falcon and provides air defense for the Southeastern United States. It maintains wartime readiness, and supports worldwide Air Force deployments and missions.

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