VFA-252

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Air_Squadron_12
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:F-14_Tomcat
gptkb:F/_A-18_E_Super_Hornet
gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:awards Various military awards
Participates in airshows
Multiple Meritorious Unit Commendations
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Lemoore
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Commander_John_Doe
gptkbp:commissioned 1 July 1988
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:10
gptkb:1990
gptkb:2021
gptkb:USS_Ronald_Reagan
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:San_Diego,_California
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VFA-252
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:Thunderbolt_emblem
gptkbp:motto Strike Hard, Strike First
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Thunderbolts
gptkbp:operational_status Active Duty
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_9
gptkbp:partnerships Active on social media platforms
gptkbp:role Fighter Attack
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:battle
Blue and Gold
Approximately 200 personnel
Engages with local communities
Advanced Tactical Training
Joint exercises with allied forces
Participated in Operation Desert Storm
To provide combat-ready forces.
Annual family day events
Established in 1988
Fosters a culture of excellence
Plans for modernization
Many notable alumni
Maintains high readiness levels
Faces operational challenges
Integrates new technologies
Emphasizes safety protocols
Recognized for excellence in flight operations
Promotes diversity in ranks
Collaborates with other squadrons
Led by a Commanding Officer
Aims for operational excellence
Squadron newsletters
Encourages innovative tactics
Has a rich legacy in naval aviation
Logistics and Maintenance teams
Official VFA-252 website
gptkbp:training Red Flag