332d Fighter Group - Permanently Assigned 332d EOG Squadrons

Permanently Assigned 332d EOG Squadrons

• 22d Expeditionary Fighter Squadron

Provided a unique multi-role capability that includes close-air support, offensive and defensive counter-air operations, interdiction, and suppression and destruction of enemy air defenses using F-16CM Block 50 Fighting Falcons. At the heart of "The Big 22" are more than 300 Airmen who support, maintain and fly the newest F-16s in the U.S. Air Force inventory.

• 332d Expeditionary Fighter Squadron

The 332d Expeditionary Fighter Squadron was a designation used to refer to Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command F-16 units deploying to Balad AB. While the 332d designation was widely used, its was not the proper designation of the units while deployed to Balad. The 332d is used since most Guard/Reserve units rotated in and out on a more frequent basis compared to their active duty counterparts.

Consisted of: 107th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (Michigan ANG)

Consisted of: 111th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (Texas ANG)

Consisted of: 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (New Jersey ANG)

Consisted of: 120th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (Colorado ANG)

Consisted of: 121st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (D.C. ANG)

Consisted of: 124th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (Iowa ANG)

Consisted of: 125th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (Oklaholma ANG)

Consisted of: 170th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (Illinois ANG)

Consisted of: 176th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (Wisconsin ANG)

Consisted of: 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (Minnesota ANG)

Consisted of: 186th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (Montana ANG)

Executed the daily ATO in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom by flying F-16 Block 30 Fighting Falcons which can provide real-time imagery to joint tactical air controllers embedded with ground units via the Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance System (TARS) as well as a multi-role capability that includes close-air support, offensive and defensive counter-air operations, interdiction, and suppression and destruction of enemy air defenses. This squadron consisted of Air National Guard or Reserve units. The unique ability of the Air Guard and Reserve to call upon citizen Airmen continues the tradition of excellence established by the legendary Tuskegee Airmen during World War II.

• 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron

The "Triple 7 Dueling Dragons" was the largest forward-deployed airlift squadron in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Composed of over 100 Airmen and a fleet of C-130 Hercules aircraft, the 777 EAS has five primary missions: hub-and-spoke air-land missions, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, distinguished visitor airlift and communications, and command and control for Joint Airborne Battle Staff support to Coalition forces on the ground. The squadron has all-weather, night-vision, and air-land delivery capability.

• 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron

Provided combat search and rescue support to Coalition forces in the Iraqi theater of operations. It is the largest-single CSAR operation since the end of the Vietnam Conflict and consists of HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters and aircrews, Guardian Angel weapons system personnel and associated support. The 64 ERQS is tasked through the Joint Personnel Recovery Center located at the Combined Air and Space Operations Center in Southwest Asia.

• 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron

Was responsible for launch and recovery of the MQ-1B Predator unmanned aerial systems in Iraq. The Predator provides intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capability for 24-hour coverage of the Iraqi battlespace. The squadron also provides a line-of-sight base-defense mission for JBB.

• 362d Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron

Operated the MC-12W Liberty aircraft, the 362 ERS provided intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance in support of coalition ground forces. Its eight-person crew (four airborne and four on the ground) provides support to a broad range of users from corps to the squad level. Missions include overwatch, convoy escort andpersonnel recovery.

• 332d Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron

Was responsible for supporting all 332 EOG functions across the airpower operational spectrum. The 332 EOSS "Mustangs" execute senior airfield-authority duties, including: local tower control, combined enroute radar approach, and airfield management. The Mustangs also provide support through intelligence, weapons and tactics, ground liaison, joint weather forecasting, aeromedical evacuation, aircrew flight equipment, and strategic reconnaissance services.

• 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron

Or "Kingpin" was the primary tactical command and control agency for Iraq. Kingpin provides persistent surveillance, identification, and control of aircraft over more than 270,000 square miles of Iraqi airspace. Kingpin ensures CFACC intent is met through precise air tasking order execution, including airspace deconfliction, air-refueling positioning and management, close-air support, tactical reconnaissance, and dynamic targeting support while balancing air operations directive priorities.