190th Fighter Squadron
| 190th Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
190th FS A-10A Thunderbolt II 78-0703 flies over the Sawtooth Range, Idaho, 12 February 2008. | |
| Active | 1946–present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Idaho |
| Branch | Air National Guard |
| Type | Attack |
| Role | Ground Support |
| Part of | Idaho Air National Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | Gowen Field Air National Guard Base, Boise, Idaho |
| Nickname | Skullbangers |
| Engagements | Operation Southern Watch Operation Allied Force Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Thomas G. Lanphier Ralph D. Townsend Gary Brewington |
| Insignia | |
| 190th Fighter Squadron emblem | |
| Patch with 190th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron emblem | |
| Tail stripe and code | Red stripe, "Idaho" in white ID |
The 190th Fighter Squadron is a unit of the Idaho Air National Guard 124th Fighter Wing located at Gowen Field Air National Guard Base, Boise, Idaho. The 190th is equipped with the A-10 Thunderbolt II. The 190th Fighter Squadron is known as the "Skull Bangers". The squadron is planned to transition to the F-16 Fighting Falcon starting in spring 2027.