Hughes Trophy Video 2024 (Raytheon Trophy)

Every year the Air Force awards one Fighter Squadron with the Raytheon Trophy (formerly known as the Hughes Trophy) which is presented to the most outstanding air-superiority or air-defense fighter squadron in the United States Air Force. In 2026, the award was presented to the 34th Fighter Squadron “Rude Rams” of Hill, AFB (F-35s).

Most years, the winners will make an award video, and occasionally you can catch these videos out on the YouTube machine if you know what to look for.

Check out this video from the 2024 winners, the 421st Fighter Squadron.

SAWADEE!!