VFA-260

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Royal_Navy_ship
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:F/A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:commissioned 2000
gptkbp:currentCommander gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_9
gptkbp:engagements Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Inherent Resolve
Operation Iraqi Freedom
gptkbp:homePort gptkb:California
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VFA-260
gptkbp:insignia Squadron Patch
gptkbp:motto Strike Hard, Strike First
gptkbp:nickname The_Hammers
gptkbp:operates gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Lemoore
gptkbp:partOf Naval Aviation
gptkbp:role Air superiority
gptkbp:squadrons Established in 2000
Engages in community outreach programs
Participated in humanitarian missions
Maintains a strong safety record
Participates in air shows
Participates in international exercises
Supports national defense initiatives
Maintains a high operational tempo
Conducted joint exercises with allies
Maintains readiness for deployment
Reactivated in 2010
Engages in strategic deterrence missions
Participated in multiple exercises
Engages in reconnaissance missions
Participates in training exercises
Supports ground forces
Conducts aerial refueling operations
Engages in counter-terrorism operations
Supports maritime security operations
Utilizes advanced avionics
Engages in joint operations with allies
Engages in anti-piracy operations
Engaged in air-to-ground operations
Maintains a high level of training
Engages in close air support missions
Participates in air defense missions
Maintains readiness for combat
Supports fleet operations
Collaborates with other squadrons
Maintains a strong operational presence
Engaged in air-to-air operations
Engages in fleet exercises
Engages in fleet replacement training
Engages in operational testing
Maintains a diverse skill set
Operates in multi-role capacity
Supports naval strategy
Supports naval strike missions
Trained for carrier operations
Utilizes precision-guided munitions
Deployed_on_USS_Nimitz
Operated_in_the_Pacific_Fleet
gptkbp:type Strike_Fighter_Squadron