Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 187

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gptkbp:color gptkb:Black_and_Gold
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
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 187
gptkbp:insignia Squadron emblem
gptkbp:mission Close air support
gptkbp:motto “ We Own the Night”
gptkbp:nickname Night Owls
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:battle
Established in 1943
Engages in outreach programs
Participated in Operation Desert Storm
Participated in Operation Enduring Freedom
Participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Participated in various training exercises
Maintains a strong community presence
Participates in humanitarian missions
Promotes STEM education initiatives
Has a strong tradition of excellence
Participates in joint exercises with other branches
Deactivated in 1992
Reactivated in 2000
Engages in reconnaissance missions
Maintains a high operational readiness
Participates in air defense operations
Has a dedicated maintenance crew
Maintains a fleet of operational aircraft
Utilizes advanced avionics and weaponry
Encourages professional military education
Engages in international training missions
Trains with allied forces
Reactivated in 1985
Contributes to air superiority missions
Engages in disaster relief operations
Participates in air combat training
Fosters leadership development among personnel
Has a diverse pilot roster
Supports counter-terrorism efforts
Supports ground forces during operations
Participates in air shows and public demonstrations
Conducts regular flight operations
Contributes to national defense missions
Engages in air-to-air and air-to-ground missions
Engages in regular maintenance checks
Has a history of combat deployments
Maintains a high level of safety standards
Participated in Operation Southern Watch
Supports Marine Air Ground Task Force operations
Utilizes simulators for pilot training
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