80th Fighter Squadron

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:F-4_Phantom_II
gptkb:F-16_Fighting_Falcon
gptkb:F-15_Eagle
gptkb:F-15_C/_D_Eagle
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Kadena_Air_Base,_Japan
gptkbp:historical_significance First fighter squadron to be assigned to the 18th Wing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 80th Fighter Squadron
gptkbp:insignia Squadron emblem
gptkbp:is_active_in 1941
gptkbp:is_based_in gptkb:Kadena_Air_Base
gptkbp:mission Close air support
Air interdiction
Counter-air operations
gptkbp:motto gptkb:The_Wolfpack
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Wolfpack
gptkbp:number_of_employees Approximately 200
gptkbp:operational_status Active
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:role gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:squadron_history Participated in multiple conflicts since its inception.
Participated in various multinational exercises.
Redesignated multiple times throughout its history.
Contributes to regional stability and security.
Currently stationed in Japan.
Deployed to Korea during the Korean War.
Engaged in air operations during the Vietnam War.
Has a rich heritage of combat and service.
Maintains a strong presence in the Pacific region.
Originally formed as the 80th Pursuit Squadron.
Participated in the defense of the Philippines during WWII.
gptkbp:training_programs Air superiority
gptkbp:unit_awards gptkb:Republic_of_Korea_Presidential_Unit_Citation
gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Vietnam_Gallantry_Cross
gptkb:Air_Force_Organizational_Excellence_Award
gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Award
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:487_Tactical_Fighter_Squadron
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5