103d Fighter Squadron (U.S. Air Force) White Coffee Mug

The 103rd Fighter Squadron is an operational unit of the U.S. Air Force, serving under the Air National Guard. This squadron specializes in air-to-air combat using the F-15C Eagle as its primary aircraft. Established on August 20, 1946, it falls under the 153rd Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard stationed at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Massachusetts. Throughout its history, the squadron has seen deployments during the Cold War era, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, among others. The mission of the 103rd Fighter Squadron is to provide air defense for the state of Massachusetts and perform homeland security missions as needed.