VFA-254

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Air_Squadron_12
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_9
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:F/_A-18_C_Hornet
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas_F/_A-18_Hornet
gptkb:F/_A-18_E_Super_Hornet
gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
gptkb:USS_Nimitz
gptkb:USS_Ronald_Reagan
gptkb:USS_Abraham_Lincoln
gptkb:USS_Theodore_Roosevelt
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Navy_Battle_Efficiency_Award
gptkb:Legion_of_Merit
gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Global_War_on_Terrorism_Service_Medal
gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Commendation
gptkb:National_Defense_Service_Medal
gptkb:Navy_Unit_Commendation
gptkb:Defense_Meritorious_Service_Medal
gptkb:Navy_and_Marine_Corps_Achievement_Medal
gptkb:Navy_and_Marine_Corps_Commendation_Medal
gptkb:Global_War_on_Terrorism_Expeditionary_Medal
gptkb:Navy_Good_Conduct_Medal
gptkb:Navy_Reserve_Meritorious_Service_Medal
gptkb:Armed_Forces_Service_Medal
gptkb:Joint_Meritorious_Unit_Award
gptkb:Navy_Expeditionary_Medal
gptkb:Sea_Service_Deployment_Ribbon
Numerous awards for excellence
Hosts air shows and demonstrations
gptkbp:base gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Lemoore
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Lemoore
gptkbp:color Blue and Gold
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Captain_John_Doe
gptkb:Commander_John_Doe
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:1993
gptkb:2000
gptkbp:community_involvement Participates in local events
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Part of the legacy of naval aviation
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:1994
gptkb:5
gptkb:USS_Abraham_Lincoln
Multiple deployments to the Middle East
gptkbp:established gptkb:2000
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:California
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VFA-254
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:Emblem_of_VFA-254
VFA-254 emblem
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:battle
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
Carrier-based air operations
Worn by squadron members
Custom designed patch
gptkbp:motto Strike Hard, Strike First
“ We Own the Night”
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Hooters
Mighty Shrikes
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Inherent_Resolve
gptkbp:operates gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:operational_status Active
gptkbp:parent gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_11
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:role Air superiority and ground attack
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:VFA-147
gptkb:Black_and_Gold
gptkb:VFA-97
gptkb:VFA-22
gptkb:VFA-143
gptkb:VFA-25
gptkb:VFA-37
gptkb:VFA-81
gptkb:VFA-105
gptkb:VFA-113
gptkb:VFA-122
gptkb:VFA-151
gptkb:VFA-204
gptkb:VFA-32
gptkb:VFA-94
gptkb:battle
Approximately 200 personnel
Established in 1993
Annual family day events
Engages with local schools and communities
Participates in international exercises
Has a rich history of service
Achieve mission success
Collaborates with other military branches
Emphasizes safety in operations
Active since 2000
Recognized for operational excellence
Annual squadron reunion
Integrity, service, excellence
Approximately 12 aircraft
Continues to evolve with technology.
Fosters teamwork and camaraderie
Led by experienced naval aviators
Provides support to ground forces
Continues the tradition of naval aviation excellence
Maintaining readiness during deployments
Adopts new technologies for missions
Advanced avionics and weapons systems
Features a shrike bird
Proudly represents the Navy
Regular flight training sessions
Unique emblem design
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:bird
gptkbp:training Advanced Tactical Training
Joint exercises with allied forces
gptkbp:type gptkb:battle