The 44th Fighter Group is an air combat unit of the United States Air Force, part of the active duty Air Combat Command. Established on April 20, 1942, during World War II, it initially flew P-38 Lightnings and P-47 Thunderbolts in the European Theater of Operations. Post-war, the group saw service during the Korean War, Vietnam War, and has been actively involved in various conflicts since then. The 44th Fighter Group is currently stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, where it operates the F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft. Throughout its history, the 44th Fighter Group has demonstrated a strong commitment to air superiority and Air Force core values.