Fighter Squadron 277F

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeDuring 1950
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:NATO
gptkbp:baseLocation gptkb:Nellis_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Colonel_John_Smith
gptkbp:currentStatus active
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse 24
F-16 Fighting Falcon
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Air_Combat_Command
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Cold_War_operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fighter Squadron 277F
gptkbp:militaryRank aeronautical studies
gptkbp:mission air superiority
gptkbp:nickname The Dragons
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:F-15_Eagle
F-4 Phantom II
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Award
large
defense contractors
modernization efforts
national security
newsletters and reports
supply chain management
approximately 150
advanced avionics
STEM education initiatives
budget constraints
advanced tactics
blue and silver
experienced pilots
local community outreach
established in 1950
participated in major conflicts
annual air shows
maintenance crew
inter-service cooperation
national defense contributions
military families support
Defend the Skies
Dragon emblem
integrity and service
numerous air-to-air kills
excellence in air combat
influential in air combat strategy
new tactics development
Middle_East
gptkbp:training combat training
gptkbp:trainingExercises joint exercises with allies