8th Fighter Squadron
| 8th Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
8th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon at Holloman Air Force Base | |
| Active | 1941-1957; 1957–2008; 2009–2011; 2017–present |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Air Supremacy |
| Part of | Air Education and Training Command |
| Nickname | The Black Sheep |
| Engagements | World War II (Asia-Pacific Theater) Korean War Kosovo Campaign Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation (5x) Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (3x) Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation (2x) |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col Matt "Poison" Marshall |
| Insignia | |
| 8th Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 12 May 1960) | |
The 8th Fighter Squadron is an active United States Air Force squadron, assigned to the 54th Fighter Group Air Education and Training Command, stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. It currently operates the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, conducting initial training, transition and instructor upgrades training.