Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 165

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:F/_A-18_Super_Hornet
gptkb:F-8_Crusader
gptkb:A-4_Skyhawk
gptkb:star
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Global_War_on_Terrorism_Service_Medal
gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Commendation
gptkb:National_Defense_Service_Medal
gptkb:Navy_Unit_Commendation
gptkb:Vietnam_Service_Medal
gptkb:Global_War_on_Terrorism_Expeditionary_Medal
gptkb:Presidential_Unit_Citation
gptkb:Sea_Service_Deployment_Ribbon
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:Marine_Corps_Air_Station_Miramar
gptkbp:calls_for gptkb:Death_Angel
gptkbp:color Red and white
gptkbp:commander gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:established 1943
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:First_Marine_squadron_to_fly_the_F/_A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:home_ground MCAS Miramar
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 165
gptkbp:mission Close air support
gptkbp:motto Death Angels
gptkbp:nickname The Death Angels
gptkbp:operates gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:role Multi-role fighter
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:battle
Approximately 200 personnel
Engages with local communities
Active since 1943
Air superiority and ground attack
Regular training exercises with other military branches
Led by a commanding officer and executive officer
Deployed to various locations worldwide
Death Angel emblem
Maintains a rich history and tradition
Recognized for excellence in combat and training.
Support from Marine Corps logistics
Conducts operations in support of U. S. military objectives
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fighter_Attack_Squadron_325
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8