118th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron

Organized as 118th Aero Squadron on 31 Aug 1917. Redesignated 639th Aero Squadron on 1 Feb 1918. Demobilized on 6 Jun 1919. Reconstituted and consolidated (1936) with 118th Observation Squadron which, having been alloted to NG, was activated on 1 Nov 1923. Ordered to active service on 24 Feb 1941. Redesignated: 118th Observation Squadron (Light) on 13 Jan 1942; 118th Observation Squadron on 4 Jul 1942; 118th Reconnaissance Squadron (Fighter) on 2 Apr 1943; 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron on 11 Aug 1943. Inactivated on 7 Nov 1945. Redesignated 118th Fighter Squadron, and allotted to CT ANG, on 24 May 1946. 118th Fighter Squadron (SE) extended federal recognition on 7 Aug 1946. Redesignated: 118th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron on 28 Sep 1950; 118th Fighter-Bomber Squadron on 1 Dec 1952; 118th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron on 1 May 1956; 118th Tactical Fighter Squadron on 30 Nov 1957; 118th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron on 1 Sep 1960; 118th Tactical Fighter Squadron on 12 Jun 1971; 118th Fighter Squadron, 15 Mar 1992; 118th Airlift Squadron on 1 Apr 2008-.