To fly realisticly while fostering a friendly atmosphere with an emphasis on keeping things fun.

Our focus is on mission accomplishment while getting everyone home in the same jet they took off in.

The Panthers are known for our skilled Air to Air & Air to Ground ability, specializing in extremely difficult and heavily defended targets, while providing superior Air to Air capability. The 63rd is a true multirole or "Swing" fighter squadron. We aim to encourage our pilots to learn their aircraft, and the Air to Ground and Air to Air tactics, that will enable them to accomplish the mission succesfully as member of the Panthers team.

The 63rd expects each of it's pilots to always consider their Squad and Wing mates safety and welfare before their own. Consideration of other pilots at all times, is paramount.

"First In....Last Out", and "Return With Honor" are our Credo, and we will never do anything as a group or individually, to bring dishonor or dicredit on our Squadron or our Wing.