Fighter Squadron Triple Nickel Aviano Air Base Display. MISSION The 5. 55th Fighter Squadron provides combat airpower on demand to U. S. and NATO Combatant Commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to meet National Security objectives. FIGHTER-SQUADRON-TRIPLE-NICKEL-SHOULDER-SLEEVE-INSIGNIA.jpg' alt='555Th Squadron Triple Nickel Patch' title='555Th Squadron Triple Nickel Patch' />555th Engineer Brigade CommanderIt also performs air and space control and force application roles of counterair, strategic attack and counterland, including interdiction and close air support ,with 2. F 1. 6CMs employing state of the art munitions in support of the joint, NATO, and combined operations. HISTORYThe Triple Nickel heritage began 5. Nov. 2. 5, 1. 94. Serial Port Component For Lazarus Project. Bombardment Squadron, Medium, was constituted flying the B 2. Marauder. During World War II, the Nickel led offensive actions against Axis forces from bases in England, France, and Belgium. For gallantry in action, the Nickel was awarded the first of its four Presidential Unit Citations. Shortly after WWII ended, Nickel colors were retired as U. Parachute' title='555th Parachute' />S. On 8 January 1. 96. Nickel re emerged at Mac. Dill AFB, Fla., with the F 4. C Phantom II as its steed. Being the first operational unit in the Air Force to receive the Phantom II, the Nickel was deployed and then permanently assigned to the Pacific Rim in support of hostilities in Southeast Asia. In February 1. Nickel returned to combat. Flying out of Udorn Royal Thai Air Base, they scored their first two victories April 2. Ace Squadron in Southeast Asia with six kills one week later. In June 1. TFS moved to Ubon KTAB and joined the 8th TFW Wolfpack. There, the squadron led the first strike against Mi. G airfields in North Vietnam. The Nickel launched the first night bombing attacks against North Vietnam September 2. While at Ubon, the Nickel downed an additional 1. Mi. G 2. 1s January 2, 1. The Nickel was now the only Quad Ace Fighter Squadron, with 2. Mi. Gs to its credit. In 1. Nickel participated in the campaign against the Ho Chi Minh Trail and the Linebacker campaigns against the NVN heartland in 1. During Linebacker I and II, the Nickel returned to its air superiority role and brought its Mi. G tally to 3. 9 confirmed victories 1. Mi. G 1. 7s, 3 Mi. G 1. 9s, and 2. 6 Mi. The 555th TFS Triple Nickel, was reassigned from the 8. From 1966 to 1973, the 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron earned three more Presidential Unit Citations. This desert subdued 555th FIGHTER SQUADRON TRIPPLE NICKEL VIPER PATCH is an F16 unit out of Aviano Air Base, Italy. Sp Flash Tool Mt6572 Nvram on this page. It operates the F16 Fighting Falcon. I Know Jade Nile. The forty fifth reunion 555th ces hr combat engineers red horse triple nickel october 3527, 2014 gruene, texas click here see more. PHOTOS PATCHES. F16. In between deployments the 555th Fighter Squadron has. The tail consists of a green tailband with the words Triple Nickel. Mission. The 555th Fighter Squadron provides combat airpower on demand to U. S. and NATO Combatant Commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to. G 2. 1s, producing the first and second USAF aces, and earning the motto, Worlds Largest Distributor of Mi. G Parts. From 1. Tactical Fighter Squadron earned three more Presidential Unit Citations, five Air Force Outstanding Unit awards with combat V device, the Republic of Vietnam gallantry cross with palm, and the 1. FIGHTER SQUADRON TRIPLE NICKEL PATCH. Nice USAFE 555th FS from Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 555th FS operates the F16 Fighting Falcon. Parachute Infantry Association known as the Triple Nickle. FIGHTER SQUADRON. Operations Group, 555th Fighter Squadron Patch, air and space control. US and NATO taskings., Triple Nickel, USAF. Find great deals on eBay for 555th triple nickel patch. Shop with confidence. Hughes achievement award. The list of the units achievements shows a relentless drive to engage the enemy at his great misfortune. After nine years of distinguished combat operations, the Nickel returned to the United States. In 1. 97. 4, the squadron moved to Luke AFB, Ariz., where it was again chosen to receive the Air Forces newest fighter, the F 1. Eagle.  The Nickel, exactly 1. April 1, 1. 99. 4 transferred to Aviano AB, Italy, and was honored again by being given the distinction of flying the greatest fighter in the world, the single seat, supersonic, multi role, 9. Robot Check. Enter the characters you see below. Sorry, we just need to make sure youre not a robot. For best results, please make sure your browser is accepting cookies.