U.S. Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, Maryland Democrats, called it a “win-win scenario” that preserves Maryland’s flying mission and the work of the 121st squadron.

The 121st Fighter Squadron that was previously part of the District of Columbia National Guard will be transferred to the Maryland Air National Guard.

Maryland's Air National Guard, which is set to lose its fighter squadron of A-10 Thunderbolts this fall, will get a fighter squadron of F-16s from the District of Columbia in its place, state and federal officials announced this week.

Another development has arrived in the deal to give the District long-term control of the RFK stadium site. The Air Force has agreed to transfer D.C.’s Air National Guard fighter squadron to Maryland’s National Guard.