Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Fighter_Attack_Squadron_348
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| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_8
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:12
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas_F/_A-18_Hornet gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Navy_Unit_Commendation
numerous air-to-air kills hosts annual family day events receives recognition from military organizations |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Oceana
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| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Commander_John_Doe
|
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
participates in airshows
|
| gptkbp:deployment |
gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
|
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:1956
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Naval_Air_Forces_Atlantic
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first squadron to operate the F/ A-18 Hornet
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Fighter Attack Squadron 106
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| gptkbp:insignia |
squadron patch
|
| gptkbp:mission |
air superiority
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Gladiators
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Vietnam_War
|
| gptkbp:notable_members |
gptkb:Admiral_John_Smith
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
active
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:previously_known_as |
VF-106
|
| gptkbp:role |
fighter attack
|
| gptkbp:squadrons |
blue and gold
advanced tactical training over 60 years of service annual reunion Victory through Valor active in local community events approximately 200 personnel maintains historical archives faces budget constraints publishes a quarterly newsletter part of the Atlantic Fleet participated in Operation Desert Storm state-of-the-art avionics maintaining readiness participates in international exercises collaborates with other squadrons works with defense contractors developed new tactics for air combat influential in naval aviation history involved in aviation research projects www.vf106.navy.mil Commanding Officer and Executive Officer expanding training capabilities awarded the Battle Efficiency Award multiple deployments to the Middle East Gladiator helmet conducts regular training flights logistical support from the Navy offers internships for aspiring pilots transitioning to newer aircraft |
| gptkbp:training |
naval aviation training
joint exercises with NATO |