The 157th Fighter Squadron is an operational unit of the United States Air Force (USAF) assigned to the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing, stationed at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in Fresno, California. Established in 1946 as a World War II-era squadron, it has since played a significant role in maintaining air defense and combat readiness for the state of California and the nation. The squadron primarily operates the F-15C Eagle aircraft, though it has also flown other types like the F-86 Sabre, F-100 Super Sabre, F-4 Phantom II, and A-10 Thunderbolt II throughout its history. The 157th Fighter Squadron is a part of the Air Combat Command (ACC) and supports the U.S. military’s global security efforts when called upon for federal active duty missions.