179th Fighter Squadron
Description
The 179th Fighter Squadron (179 FS) is a unit of the Minnesota Air National Guard 148th Fighter Wing located at Duluth Air National Guard Base, Minnesota. The 179th is equipped with the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon. Its role is as a fighter, nicknamed " Bulldogs" and has been active since May 1943. It was bestowed the history, honors, and colors of the 393d Fighter Squadron. During the cold war, it was re-formed in January 1953 and was returned to the control of Air Defense Command.
