Statements (65)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Royal_Navy_ship
|
| gptkbp:aircraft |
gptkb:USS_George_Washington
USS Abraham Lincoln USS Nimitz USS Ronald Reagan |
| gptkbp:basedOn |
gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Lemoore
|
| gptkbp:commissioned |
1 October 1994
|
| gptkbp:deployedTo |
USS Abraham Lincoln
|
| gptkbp:engagements |
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Inherent Resolve Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| gptkbp:firstDeployment |
1995
|
| gptkbp:homePort |
gptkb:California
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
VFA-272
|
| gptkbp:insignia |
Blue Shark emblem
|
| gptkbp:motto |
We Strike
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
The Blue Sharks
|
| gptkbp:operates |
gptkb:F/A-18_Hornet
|
| gptkbp:operationalStatus |
1994
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_2
|
| gptkbp:relatedAircraft |
gptkb:F/A-18C_Hornet
gptkb:F/A-18E_Super_Hornet |
| gptkbp:role |
Fighter Attack
|
| gptkbp:squadrons |
Engages in community outreach programs
Established in 1994 Engages in research and development initiatives Has a strong community presence Participates in humanitarian missions Participates in multinational exercises Conducts reconnaissance missions Collaborates with allied forces Maintains a high operational tempo Encourages professional development Engages in training exercises Reactivated in 2000 Engages in strategic deterrence missions Participated in multiple exercises Supports national defense strategies Engages in air superiority missions Provides close air support Supports naval aviation missions Participates in air shows and exhibitions Fosters teamwork and camaraderie Has a history of combat operations Maintains a high readiness status Engages in air-to-air combat Maintains a fleet of modern aircraft Utilizes advanced avionics and weapons systems Engages in maritime security operations Maintains a tradition of excellence Participates in joint operations Operates in various theaters Contributes to global security efforts Supports maritime operations Conducts maintenance and logistics operations Contributes to fleet defense Engages in air-to-ground missions Has a diverse mission profile Promotes naval aviation heritage Redesignated in 2001 Supports counter-terrorism efforts Trains pilots and aircrew members Values safety and operational integrity Provides intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance Strike_Fighter_Squadron |