333rd Fighter Squadron
| 333rd Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
333rd Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle over the Grand Canyon | |
| Active | 1957–1991; 1991–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Fighter Training |
| Part of | Air Combat Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Seymour Johnson Air Force Base |
| Nickname(s) | Lancers, Jousters |
| Engagements | Vietnam War |
| Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat ''V'' Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col Taylor Francis |
| Insignia | |
| 333rd Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 13 June 1958) | |
The 333rd Fighter Squadron is part of the 4th Operations Group, 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. It operates McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft conducting advanced fighter training.