VFA-217

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:12
gptkb:F-14_Tomcat
gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
gptkb:USS_Ronald_Reagan
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Battle_Efficiency_Award
gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Commendation
gptkb:Navy_E_Ribbon
gptkbp:combat_history Participated in Operation Enduring Freedom
Participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Commander_John_Doe
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:1993
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:1994
gptkb:2021
gptkb:USS_Nimitz
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:California
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VFA-217
gptkbp:insignia Squadron Patch
gptkbp:is_based_in gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Lemoore
gptkbp:motto We Fly, We Fight
gptkbp:nickname The Royal Maces
gptkbp:operational_status Active
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_11
gptkbp:role Fighter Attack
gptkbp:squadron_history Established in 1993
Has a rich history of service
Part of the Naval Aviation Enterprise
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:medium
gptkb:Mace
gptkb:fighter_aircraft
Blue and Gold
Engages with local communities
Provide air support
Aircraft maintenance and repair
Commanding Officer, Executive Officer
Adopts new technologies
Maintains high readiness levels
Collaborates with other military branches
Carrier Qualifications
Continues to evolve with modern warfare.
Conducts air operations
Regularly deploys with carrier strike groups
Led by experienced naval aviators
Pilots and support staff
Integrates with joint forces
gptkbp:training Advanced Tactical Fighter Training
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:VFA-115
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6