Properties (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military unit
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| gptkbp:activeYears |
1943-present
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| gptkbp:aircraft |
gptkb:F-15_Eagle
F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Kadena_Air_Base
|
| gptkbp:commandStructure |
gptkb:Pacific_Air_Forces
|
| gptkbp:currentCommander |
Lieutenant Colonel
|
| gptkbp:engagements |
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Korean_War gptkb:Vietnam_War gptkb:World_War_II War on Terror |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
first operational squadron to use the F-15 in combat.
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
653rd Fighter Squadron
|
| gptkbp:insignia |
squadron emblem
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Okinawa,_Japan
|
| gptkbp:motto |
We Fight to Win
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
The_Fighting_Tigers
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:role |
fighter squadron
|
| gptkbp:squadrons |
participates in training exercises
involved in reconnaissance missions engages in humanitarian missions activated in 1943 supports joint operations utilizes advanced technology in operations collaborates with allied forces participates in multinational exercises inactivated in 1957 part of the 18th Wing provides close air support received multiple awards and decorations conducts air-to-air combat missions conducts air-to-ground attack missions conducts combat air patrols emphasizes pilot training and readiness engages in air defense operations engages in air patrols has a diverse mission set maintains a fleet of modern aircraft maintains high operational tempo operates under the command of the 18th Wing provides air superiority provides support for disaster relief operations re-activated in 1972 re-designated in 1950 recognized for excellence in combat readiness deployed_to_Afghanistan_in_2005 deployed_to_Iraq_in_2003 participated_in_Operation_Enduring_Freedom participated_in_Operation_Inherent_Resolve participated_in_Operation_Iraqi_Freedom supports_U.S._national_security_objectives |