555th Fighter Squadron Pint Glass, USAF Fighter Squadron flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon

The 555th Fighter Squadron, part of the 31st Operations Group stationed at Aviano Air Base in Italy, operates the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, performing various air and ground missions. Originally activated during World War II as the 555th Bombardment Squadron, it trained in the U.S. before deploying to the European Theater. The squadron played a significant role in the campaign against Germany, earning a Distinguished Unit Citation for its efforts in preparing for the invasion of France. After V-E Day, the squadron returned to the U.S. and was subsequently inactivated.