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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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8
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Fighter_Attack_Squadron_325
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:F/_A-18_Super_Hornet
gptkb:F-8_Crusader
gptkb:A-4_Skyhawk
gptkb:star
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Commendation
gptkb:Navy_Unit_Commendation
Multiple deployments to combat zones
Numerous awards and commendations
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:Marine_Corps_Air_Station_Yuma
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:Marine_Corps_Air_Station_Yuma
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:military_officer
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gptkbp:established
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1 July 1943
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 179
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gptkbp:insignia
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Squadron emblem
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gptkbp:involved_units
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gptkb:3rd_Marine_Aircraft_Wing
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gptkbp:mission
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Close air support
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gptkbp:motto
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gptkb:Semper_Fidelis
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gptkbp:nickname
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The Ghostriders
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:operates
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gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:role
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Fighter attack
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:Black_and_Gold
gptkb:financial_services_company
gptkb:mythological_figure
Approximately 200 personnel
Active duty
VMFA-179
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gptkbp:training
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Weapons training
Tactical training
Joint exercises with Navy
Air-to-air combat training
Close air support training
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gptkbp:unit_history
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Established in 1943
Participated in Vietnam War
Reactivated in 1950
Deactivated in 1949
Deployed to Afghanistan
Deployed to Iraq
Participated in Korean War
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