VFA-251

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Royal_Navy_ship
gptkbp:aircraft USS Nimitz
Multi-role fighter
gptkbp:basedOn gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Lemoore
gptkbp:commissioned 1 July 2000
gptkbp:deployedTo USS Ronald Reagan
gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse gptkb:F/A-18E_Super_Hornet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VFA-251
gptkbp:militaryRank Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
gptkbp:motto Strike Hard, Strike First
gptkbp:nickname The Thunderbolts
gptkbp:operationalStatus Active
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_14
gptkbp:previouslyKnownAs VFA-251_(Strike_Fighter_Squadron_251)
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Commander_John_Doe
gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Commendation
gptkb:Navy_Unit_Commendation
gptkb:Pacific_Fleet
2000
Blue and Gold
Involved in community outreach programs
Participated in various exercises
Participated in fleet exercises
Participated in maritime security operations
Engaged in counter-terrorism operations
Maintained readiness for rapid deployment
Conducted reconnaissance missions
Engaged in multinational operations
Navy Battle Efficiency Award
Thunderbolt emblem
Supported humanitarian missions
Maintained a strong safety record
Participated in disaster relief operations
Engaged in strategic deterrence missions
Supported ground forces
Supported coalition operations
Supported naval strike missions
Engaged in air defense operations
Participated in air shows
Approximately 12 aircraft
Conducted air-to-air refueling operations
Conducted air patrols
Adapted to new technologies
Maintained interoperability with allied forces
Engaged in close air support missions
Conducted air-to-ground operations
Maintained high operational tempo
Involved in joint exercises with allies
Conducted fleet replacement training
Engaged in training with other squadrons
Maintained a high level of readiness
Part of the Naval Aviation history
Participated in air superiority missions
Participated_in_training_exercises_with_NATO
Carrier_qualifications
Strike_Fighter_Squadron