Strike Fighter Squadron 180

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:affiliation Naval Aviation
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:F/A-18E_Super_Hornet
gptkbp:basedOn gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Lemoore
gptkbp:deployedTo Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
gptkbp:electronic_warfare integrates intelligence in operations
gptkbp:established 1985
gptkbp:firstCommandingOfficer gptkb:Commander_John_Doe
gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse approximately 12
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first squadron to operate the F/A-18E Super Hornet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Strike Fighter Squadron 180
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:VFA-180_Insignia
gptkbp:leadership Commander
gptkbp:motto We Own the Night
gptkbp:nickname The_Gators
gptkbp:operates gptkb:F/A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:VFA-180_Patch
blue and yellow
support for military families
advanced tactical training
alligator
active in local community events
approximately 200 personnel
over 30 years of service
participated in major conflicts
adopts new technologies
numerous awards for excellence
participates in air shows
provide combat air support
annual family day
strike fighter squadron
collaborates with other military units
emphasizes safety in operations
plans for modernization
maintains high operational readiness
recognized for operational readiness
air-to-air and air-to-ground missions
deployed on multiple aircraft carriers
uses advanced communication systems
conducts regular maintenance checks
develops training programs for pilots
to be a leader in naval aviation
utilizes advanced avionics
contributes to naval aviation history
manages logistics for deployments
works with allied forces
part_of_the_Naval_Fighter_Attack_community
gptkbp:supportRole multiple combat deployments
gptkbp:training gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing