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The 433 Weapons Squadron began on May 15, 1943 as the 433 Fighter Squadron (two engines). After several designation changes the 433 Weapons Squadron was officially formed on January 24, 2003 at Nellis AFB, Nevada. They replaced the USAF Fighter Weapons School F-15C Division and were tasked with conducting Weapons Instructors Courses. Training for the F-22 began in 2004 with the goal to provide the most advanced training in weapons and tactics use. The graduates would take the latest information and new skills they learned to their respective squadrons.