Properties (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military unit
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| gptkbp:activeDuring |
1943
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| gptkbp:aircraft |
F-16 Fighting Falcon
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| gptkbp:baseLocation |
gptkb:Alaska
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
|
| gptkbp:engagements |
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm gptkb:Vietnam_War gptkb:World_War_II Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
First to fly the F-16 in combat
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| gptkbp:homeTo |
gptkb:Eielson_Air_Force_Base
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
357th Fighter Squadron
|
| gptkbp:insignia |
Squadron emblem
|
| gptkbp:motto |
We Fly, We Fight
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| gptkbp:nickname |
The Banshees
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:relatedAircraft |
gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkb:F-105_Thunderchief gptkb:F-86_Sabre F-4 Phantom II |
| gptkbp:role |
fighter squadron
|
| gptkbp:squadrons |
gptkb:Air_Combat_Command
|
| gptkbp:unitHistory |
Established in 1943
Has a history of distinguished service Reactivated in 2005 Participated in Operation Inherent Resolve Contributes to national defense strategies Supports joint operations with other branches Conducts training exercises regularly Has a dedicated maintenance crew Engages in international training missions Maintains a high readiness status Awarded the Meritorious Unit Award Engages in air-to-air combat training Engages in air-to-ground combat training Has a diverse group of pilots Has a lineage to the 357th Fighter Group Has a strong community outreach program Has a strong emphasis on safety and training Maintains a fleet of modern fighter jets Originally formed as a pursuit squadron Participated in air defense missions Participates in airshows and public events Utilizes advanced avionics and technology Deployed_to_Iraq_in_2007 Participated_in_Operation_Enduring_Freedom Participated_in_Operation_Noble_Eagle Participates_in_NATO_exercises Awarded_the_Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award |