Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 171

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:F/_A-18_Super_Hornet
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:Marine_Corps_Air_Station_Yuma
gptkbp:calls_for gptkb:TIGER
gptkbp:color Blue and Gold
gptkbp:commander gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:War_on_Terror
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:founded 1943
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:First_Marine_squadron_to_fly_the_F/_A-18_Hornet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 171
gptkbp:insignia Tigers emblem
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:3rd_Marine_Aircraft_Wing
gptkbp:mission Close air support
gptkbp:motto The Few, The Proud
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Tigers
gptkbp:operates gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:role Fighter attack
gptkbp:squadrons Engages in community outreach programs
Established in 1943
Active duty
Participated in Operation Desert Storm
Participated in Operation Enduring Freedom
Participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Has a strong alumni network
Participates in air shows
Has a legacy of excellence
Deactivated in 1992
Reactivated in 2000
Maintains a high readiness status
Reactivated in 1985
Contributes to military aviation advancements
Supports Marine ground forces
Participated in various NATO exercises
Conducts joint operations with Navy
Maintains a tradition of honor and courage
Participated in Operation Southern Watch
Recognized for combat achievements
gptkbp:training Air-to-air combat
Carrier operations
Air-to-ground combat
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fighter_Attack_Squadron_325
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8