The 120th Fighter Squadron is an operational unit within the U.S. Air Force. It is part of the Georgia Air National Guard, specifically the 165th Airlift Wing stationed at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Savannah, Georgia. The squadron primarily operates the F-15E Strike Eagle, a dual-role fighter designed to perform deep air defense, air interdiction, and close air support missions with high-speed precision and accuracy. Its origins can be traced back to 1946, making it one of the U.S. Air Force’s older operational units. The squadron’s mission is to provide air dominance, global reach, rapid response, and theatre access in support of national defense objectives.