- F-15E Strike Eagles from the 389th Fighter Squadron arrived in southwest Asia with unadorned noses.
- Thanks to some hard work and creativity by one airman, they left sporting personalized designs.
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When the 389th Fighter Squadron arrived at the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, not one of their F-15E Strike Eagles were displaying nose art. However, with the work of one airman, this has changed to ensure the aircrew will return home with designs on their noses and stronger bonds between them.
"Nose art dates well into World War I and became more embellished in World War II to help bring the warfighters a taste of home, a memory, place, significant other, or motto," said Lt. Col. James, 389th Fighter Squadron commander.
With a passion for art and design, an airman in the fighter squadron took the lead to create and transform the nose art for the squadron.
"In my past, I worked as a graphic designer," said Senior Airman Conner, 389th Fighter Squadron dedicated crew chief. "I took the lead to make a digital design so that we could get them printed."