The 334th Fighter Squadron is stationed at Seymour-Johnson AFB, North Carolina. The 334th received their first F-15s in 1990 and became IOC on October 1990 and became the fourth operational F-15E squadron.
Lt. Col. Bob Gruver, 334th Tactical Fighter Squadron, climbs into his F-15E Eagle aircraft prior to a mission during Operation Desert Shield.
The 334th flew its first F-15E sorties on Jan. 1, 1991. During this month the squadron served as the host unit for several units deploying to Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Additionally, 334th aircrews and support personnel deployed to Operation Desert Storm as augmentees. The squadron became operational in the F-15E on June 18, 1991, and deployed to Saudi Arabia the next day to relieve remaining elements of the 335th, providing combat air patrol and ground alert forces supporting withdrawal of troops from Operation Desert Storm.
A formation of F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 334th Fighter Squadron pitch to land at Seymour Johnson, Air Force Base, N.C., March 17, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr., Released)
A four-ship echelon formation of F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 334th Fighter Squadron performs a training sortie near Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., March 17, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr., Released)A four-ship formation of F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 334th Fighter Squadron, performs a training sortie near Seymour Johnson, Air Force Base, N.C., March 17, 2016.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr., Released)
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle pilots gather for a group photo after flying over New York City, NY, Sept. 10, 2016. The pilots are assigned to the 334th Fighter Squadron at Seymour Johnson, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook)
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 334th Fighter Squadron from Seymour Johnson, N.C., fly over New York City, NY, Sept. 10, 2016. The F-15’s were flying over New York for the U.S. Open Championship woman’s final tennis match. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook)
U.S. Air Force F-15E pilots assigned to the 334th Fighter Squadron review their flight plan before flying over New York City, NY, Sept. 10, 2016. The plan included five F-15E Strike Eagles conducting a flyover for the U.S. Open Championship woman’s final tennis match. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook)
Betty Blesse, wife of late Maj. Gen. Frederick “Boots” Blesse, stands with Lt. Col. Donn Yates, 334th Fighter Squadron commander, after the unveiling of her late husband’s monument during a memorial dedication ceremony, June 27, 2014, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. The memorial was constructed at the front of the 334th Fighter Squadron, the unit Blesse was assigned to when he recorded his 10th aerial kill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron J. Jenne)
Members of the 334th Fighter Squadron sing together while a fellow Eagle plays their decorated piano during the 4th Fighter Wing Battle of Britain celebration, Sept. 15, 2017, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Seven pianos were decorated with designs which highlighted each squadron’s past and present. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria Boyton)
Pianos burn in a fire to honor the lives lost during the Battle of Britain in World War II, Sept. 15, 2017, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Seven squadrons on base each decorated a piano in respects to their units’ heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth Boyton)
An F-15E Strike Eagle of the 4th Fighter Wing takes off during a Turkey shoot training mission, here at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, April 16, 2012. This historical flight marks the 67th anniversary of the 4th Fighter Wing’s victory over the Luftwaffe on during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley)
An F-15E Strike Eagle of the 4th Fighter Wing takes off during a Turkey shoot training mission, here at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, April 16, 2012. This historical flight marks the 67th anniversary of the 4th Fighter Wing’s victory over the Luftwaffe on during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley/ Released)
An F-15E Strike Eagle of the 4th Fighter Wing takes off during a Turkey shoot training mission, here at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, April 16, 2012. This historical flight marks the 67th anniversary of the 4th Fighter Wing’s victory over the Luftwaffe on during World War II.
F-15 Strike Eagle pilots and the Weapons System Operators for the 334th Fighter Squadron Seymour Johnson AFB, NC, debrief after another mission at Roswell Industrial Air Center.
