Bulldogs

Photograph of a pilot arm holding a helmet on an aircraft carrier runway with a fighter jet in the background. On the left side, an informational graphic about the 14th Fighter Bomber Squadron, called Bulldogs, with details about their aircraft and operations. Three smaller images at the bottom show the fighter jet from different angles, including aerial views and in-flight shots.
Join the Bulldogs

Primary Roles & Mission Sets

Close Air Support (CAS)

  • Direct support of ground forces in contact

  • Precision employment of guided and unguided munitions

  • Low-altitude, low-speed attack in complex environments

Battlefield Interdiction

  • Disruption of enemy ground movements

  • Destruction of armored and mechanized units

  • Shaping the battlefield ahead of friendly advances

Armed Overwatch

  • Persistent presence over friendly forces

  • Rapid response to emerging threats

  • On-station endurance for extended operations

FAC(A) / JTAC Integration

  • Airborne forward air control in support of joint operations

  • Coordination of fixed- and rotary-wing strike assets

  • Real-time targeting and deconfliction