Strike Fighter Squadron 178

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:12
gptkb:F-14_Tomcat
gptkb:USS_Nimitz
gptkb:USS_Ronald_Reagan
gptkb:USS_Abraham_Lincoln
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Battle_Efficiency_Award
gptkb:Navy_Unit_Commendation
gptkb:Global_War_on_Terrorism_Expeditionary_Medal
gptkb:Air_Medal
gptkb:Joint_Meritorious_Unit_Award
gptkb:Navy_Expeditionary_Medal
gptkb:Sea_Service_Deployment_Ribbon
Multiple Meritorious Unit Commendations
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Commander_John_Doe
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkbp:established gptkb:1985
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:California
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Strike Fighter Squadron 178
gptkbp:insignia Squadron Patch
gptkbp:is_based_in gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Lemoore
gptkbp:motto The Best of the Best
gptkbp:nickname Hornets
gptkbp:operates gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:primary_mission Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air Combat
gptkbp:squadron_history Participated in Gulf War
Participated in humanitarian missions
Participates in disaster relief operations
Participated in Operation Inherent Resolve
Maintains operational readiness
Annual Family Day
Conducted joint exercises with allied forces
Participated in multinational operations
Supports special operations forces
Engages in air superiority missions
Engages in combat search and rescue operations
Engages in counter-terrorism operations
Participates in fleet exercises
Supports maritime security operations
Engages in anti-piracy operations
Supports fleet air defense missions
Participates in air defense exercises
Maintains high readiness status
Active since 1985
Conducts air patrols
Conducts close air support missions
Conducts air-to-air refueling operations
Participated in NATO operations
Conducts electronic warfare operations
Participated in Operation Southern Watch
Conducts training for foreign military personnel
Engaged in training exercises with Air Force
Engages in maritime strike operations
Maintains a high level of proficiency
Participates in joint training exercises with NATO
Supports naval surface fire support missions
Provides reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:fighter_aircraft
Blue and Gold
VFA-178
Emblem of VFA-178
gptkbp:training Carrier Qualifications
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_Twenty-Two
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6