This fighter mission lasted until late 1970 when the F-4Ds were reassigned.
With the Phantom, the 182d continued their tactical fighter mission with the more capable aircraft.
Pierozzi's war had ended after 700 combat sorties, including over 500 fighter missions.
The squadron is responsible for all airfield activities and associated support of the 20th Fighter Group's fighter missions.
From August 1992 it trained for and flew fighter missions.
Between 8-10 November Avenger flew 60 fighter missions.
Combat groups were inactivated, assigning the unit's fighter mission to the wing.
At war's end and into the immediate postwar period, the unit transitioned to a fighter mission flying the P-47 Thunderbolt.
Heck, I fly fighter missions, I play golf, baseball, never leave the house.
Trained in tactical fighter missions designed to destroy enemy forces, 1985-1993.