VAW-163

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:E-2_C_Hawkeye
gptkb:E-1_Tracer
gptkb:E-2_Hawkeye
gptkb:E-2_D_Advanced_Hawkeye
gptkbp:commander gptkb:aircraft
Commander rank
gptkbp:deployment Over 20
Multiple times to the Persian Gulf
gptkbp:established gptkb:1967
gptkbp:home_ground gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Point_Mugu
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VAW-163
gptkbp:insignia Squadron patch
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:Naval_Air_Forces,_U._S._Pacific_Fleet
gptkbp:is_active_in gptkb:battle
gptkbp:mission Airborne early warning and control
gptkbp:nickname The Saints
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkbp:squadrons Blue and Gold
Approximately 200 personnel
Strong community support
Regular training exercises
Joint exercises with allied forces
Experienced leadership team
Highly trained personnel
Utilizes advanced radar systems
Provides intelligence support
Continues to evolve with technology
Partnerships with other military branches
Multiple awards and commendations
Rich history of naval aviation
Advanced communication capabilities
Legacy of excellence in naval aviation
Handles logistics for operations
Conducts surveillance missions
“ We See All”
Integrated with strike groups
Frequent deployments to aircraft carriers
Provides support for fleet operations
Other VAW squadrons
Performs reconnaissance missions
Regular maintenance of aircraft
gptkbp:type gptkb:Airborne_Early_Warning_Squadron
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:VAW-117
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7