Strike Fighter Squadron 18

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_9
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:12
gptkb:F-14_Tomcat
gptkb:USS_Nimitz
gptkbp:aircraft_type multirole fighter
gptkbp:awards numerous awards and commendations
gptkbp:combat_experience multiple combat deployments
gptkbp:combat_role gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Commander_John_Doe
gptkbp:community_engagement participates in local events
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkbp:established gptkb:1984
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Lemoore,_California
gptkbp:historical_significance first squadron to transition to F/ A-18 E Super Hornet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Strike Fighter Squadron 18
gptkbp:insignia Vigilante Insignia
gptkbp:is_based_in gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Lemoore
gptkbp:mission air superiority and ground attack
Vigilante patch
gptkbp:motto gptkb:The_Vigilantes
gptkbp:nickname Vigilantes
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Captain_Jane_Smith
gptkbp:operates gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:squadron_history over 30 years of service
annual family day events
contributes to naval aviation history
part of the Naval Aviation community
deployed to various theaters of operation
gptkbp:squadrons blue and white
approximately 200 personnel
strike fighter squadron
recognized for excellence in operations
collaborates with other military units
led by experienced naval aviators
regular training missions
Vigilante symbol
adopts new technologies in aviation
continues to evolve with new aircraft developments
gptkbp:training advanced tactical training
joint exercises with other branches
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_24
gptkb:Strike_Fighter_Squadron_161
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7