85th Fighter Squadron

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:487_Tactical_Fighter_Squadron
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:F-15_Eagle
gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkb:P-40_Warhawk
gptkb:star
gptkbp:base gptkb:Kadena_Air_Base
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:Kadena_Air_Base
gptkbp:color gptkb:Blue_and_Yellow
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Colonel_Jane_Doe
gptkb:Colonel_John_Smith
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Pacific_Air_Forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 85th Fighter Squadron
gptkbp:insignia Tigers emblem
gptkbp:is_active_in 1943
gptkbp:motto gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Tigers
gptkbp:operational_status Active Duty
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:role gptkb:battle
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:18th_Wing
gptkbp:unit_history Established in 1943
Engages in outreach programs
Has a history of distinguished service
Participated in Operation Enduring Freedom
Participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Participated in humanitarian missions
Supports local events and initiatives
Maintains a strong community presence
Promotes STEM education initiatives
Conducts training exercises
Reactivated in 1946
Deactivated in 1957
Maintains a high readiness status
Engages in air-to-air combat training
Engages in air-to-ground combat training
Reactivated in 1985
Supports air superiority missions
Participates in joint exercises with allied forces
Participated in various NATO exercises
Has received multiple awards and decorations
gptkbp:website www.85thfightersquadron.com