Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 178
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Fighter_Attack_Squadron_325
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:AV-8_B_Harrier_II
gptkb:F/_A-18_Super_Hornet gptkb:F4_U_Corsair gptkb:A-4_Skyhawk gptkb:star gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:Marine_Corps_Air_Station_Yuma
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| gptkbp:calls_for |
gptkb:Razorback
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| gptkbp:color |
Blue and Gold
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| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:military_officer
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| gptkbp:deployment |
gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom |
| gptkbp:established |
1943
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Participated in World War II
Participated in Gulf War Participated in Vietnam War Participated in Korean War Participated in Global War on Terrorism |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 178
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| gptkbp:insignia |
Squadron emblem
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| gptkbp:mission |
Close air support
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| gptkbp:motto |
“ We Own the Night”
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| gptkbp:nickname |
The Hornets
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:role |
Fighter attack
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| gptkbp:squadrons |
gptkb:Marine_Aircraft_Group_13
Conducts regular training exercises Engages in outreach programs Maintains a close relationship with local communities Participates in air shows Supports humanitarian missions Has a strong community presence Supports veteran organizations Promotes STEM education initiatives Has a strong tradition of excellence Maintains a high operational readiness Participated in numerous exercises Has a dedicated maintenance crew Activated multiple times Deactivated multiple times Engages in air-to-air combat training Engages in air-to-ground combat training Engages in joint operations with other branches Trains new pilots Participates in NATO exercises Contributes to Marine Corps aviation Originally formed as VMF-178 Redesignated as VMFA-178 |