VFA-339

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Royal_Navy_ship
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing
gptkbp:aircraft USS Nimitz
gptkbp:base gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Lemoore
gptkbp:commander Captain
gptkbp:commissioned 2000
gptkbp:firstDeployment 2001
2021
gptkbp:homePort gptkb:California
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VFA-339
gptkbp:insignia Squadron Patch
gptkbp:motto The Fighting 339
gptkbp:nickname Fighting 339
gptkbp:operates gptkb:F/A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:operationalStatus Active Duty
gptkbp:partOf Naval Aviation
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:F/A-18C_Hornet
gptkb:F/A-18E_Super_Hornet
gptkbp:role Air Superiority
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Global_War_on_Terrorism_Service_Medal
gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Commendation
gptkb:Navy_Unit_Commendation
gptkb:Global_War_on_Terrorism_Expeditionary_Medal
Blue and Gold
Eagle
Established in 2000
Annual reunions
Navy Expeditionary Medal
Participated in fleet exercises
Contributed to national defense
Engaged in combat operations
Conducted reconnaissance missions
Participated in multiple exercises
Navy Battle Efficiency Award
Supported humanitarian missions
Maintained high readiness
Ready to Fight
Supported ground forces
Approximately 12 aircraft
Engaged in air-to-ground operations
Engaged in joint operations
Conducted air patrols
Participated in training exercises with allies
Conducted strike missions
Engaged in air-to-air operations
Features an eagle and a shield
Deployed_on_multiple_aircraft_carriers
gptkbp:supportRole Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
gptkbp:training Carrier Qualifications
gptkbp:type Strike_Fighter_Squadron