Strike Fighter Squadron 79

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_9
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:F/A-18E_Super_Hornet
gptkbp:basedOn gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Lemoore
gptkbp:colors Blue and Gold
gptkbp:deployedTo Operation Enduring Freedom
gptkbp:established 1983
gptkbp:firstCommandingOfficer gptkb:Commander_John_Doe
gptkbp:firstDeployment 1984
2021
gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse 12
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Lemoore,_California
gptkbp:historicalSignificance First squadron to deploy with F/A-18E Super Hornet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Strike Fighter Squadron 79
gptkbp:militaryRank Yes
gptkbp:mission Air superiority and ground attack
gptkbp:motto We Own the Night
gptkbp:navalFleet Provides fleet support missions
gptkbp:nickname The_Tigers
gptkbp:operates gptkb:F/A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:operationalStatus Active
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:F-14_Tomcat
gptkbp:secondaryRole Strike Fighter
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Navy_Unit_Commendation
Approximately 200
Medium
Participated in multiple conflicts
Advanced tactical training
Regular maintenance schedules
Strong community ties
Recognized for excellence
To provide combat-ready forces
Active in community service
Engages in public outreach
Plans for modernization
Extensive deployment history
Maintains high readiness levels
Faces operational challenges
Continues to evolve with technology
Utilizes advanced avionics
Emphasizes safety protocols
Active since 1983
Supports joint operations
Part of Naval Aviation
Focus on innovative tactics
Operates in various theaters
Pioneering naval aviation tactics
Annual Tiger Ball
Collaborates with other squadrons
Detailed history timeline available
Engaged in numerous military operations
Hosts air shows
Led by a commanding officer
Ongoing personnel training programs
Tigers_emblem
Tigers_patch
gptkbp:trainingExercises Regularly conducted