493rd Grim Reapers
The 493rd Fighter Squadron was recently awarded the Raytheon Trophy for being the best air superiority squadron in the Air Force. Units are graded on air defense and air superiority mission performance, operational mission performance, organizational readiness inspection results, training exercise participation, unit achievements and awards, individual achievements and awards, and unit incentive programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Easterling)