The 355th Fighter Squadron is a unit within the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) of the United States Air Force. This squadron specializes in fighter operations, and its primary aircraft are the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35 Lightning II. Established on March 20, 1941, as the 355th Fighter Group, the squadron saw action during World War II, the Korean War, and various conflicts since then. The 355th is currently stationed at Misawa Air Base, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The squadron’s motto is “Vigilant for Peace.”