Fighter Squadron 493

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:NATO
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:F-15C_Eagle
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkbp:basedOn gptkb:Royal_Air_Force_Lakenheath
gptkbp:commander Lieutenant Colonel
gptkbp:communityEngagement local outreach programs
gptkbp:deployedTo multiple_deployments_to_the_Middle_East
gptkbp:engagements Operation Inherent Resolve
gptkbp:established 2015
gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse F-15E Strike Eagle
gptkbp:hasPersonnel approximately 200
gptkbp:helicopterCapacity multirole capabilities
gptkbp:history descended_from_the_493rd_Fighter_Squadron
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fighter Squadron 493
gptkbp:leadership Air_Force_leadership
gptkbp:motto “The_Fighting_493rd”
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Grim_Reapers
gptkbp:operationalStatus active
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:relatedAircraft F-4 Phantom II
gptkbp:role air superiority
gptkbp:secondaryMission air defense
gptkbp:squadrons blue and white
state-of-the-art technology
advanced tactical training
experienced pilots
fighter squadron
recognized for excellence
high operational readiness
frequent deployments
defend airspace
integrity, service, excellence
collaborates with allied forces
conducts air patrols
focused on modernization
Grim Reaper skull
annual squadron ball
custom patch design
excellence in air combat
numerous combat achievements
rich history of air combat
integrated_with_other_USAF_units
gptkbp:strategicGoals critical_to_European_defense
gptkbp:supportRole close air support
gptkbp:training combat readiness
gptkbp:trainingExercises joint_exercises_with_NATO_allies