Strike Fighter Squadron 19

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:F/A-18_Hornet
multi-role fighter
gptkbp:base gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Lemoore
gptkbp:colors Black and white
gptkbp:firstCommandingOfficer gptkb:Commander_John_Doe
gptkbp:founded 1972
gptkbp:homePort gptkb:USS_John_C._Stennis
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Strike Fighter Squadron 19
gptkbp:insignia Ghost Rider emblem
Ghost Rider insignia
gptkbp:mission air superiority
ground attack
gptkbp:motto We Own the Night
gptkbp:nickname The Ghost Riders
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
gptkbp:numberOfEmployees multiple
gptkbp:operationalStatus active
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:F-14_Tomcat
gptkb:F/A-18E_Super_Hornet
gptkbp:sisterShip gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_9
gptkbp:squadrons over 50 years of service
involved in local outreach programs
maintains a strong safety record
strike fighter squadron
annual squadron reunion
recognized for excellence in operations
participates in airshows
collaborates with allied forces
commanded by a captain
contributed to naval aviation history
deployed on multiple aircraft carriers
numerous awards and commendations
various notable commanders
approximately 12 aircraft
expanding capabilities with new technology
pioneered new tactics in air combat
influenced popular media representations of naval aviation
active in veteran support organizations
facing modernization and budget constraints
many alumni serve in senior military positions
one of the oldest squadrons in the Navy
uses advanced avionics systems
gptkbp:training advanced tactical training
gptkbp:trainingExercises joint exercises with other branches
gptkbp:website www.vf19.navy.mil