VFA-344

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Royal_Navy_ship
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:F/A-18_Hornet
Multi-role fighter
gptkbp:base gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Lemoore
gptkbp:colors Blue and Gold
gptkbp:deployedTo Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Inherent Resolve
Operation Iraqi Freedom
gptkbp:established 1994
gptkbp:homePort gptkb:San_Diego,_California
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VFA-344
gptkbp:insignia Squadron Insignia
gptkbp:mission Air superiority
Close air support
Strike missions
gptkbp:nickname Fighting 344
gptkbp:operates USS Nimitz
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_11
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:F/A-18C_Hornet
gptkb:F/A-18E_Super_Hornet
gptkbp:role Fighter_Attack_Squadron
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Commander_John_Doe
gptkb:Global_War_on_Terrorism_Service_Medal
gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Commendation
gptkb:Navy_Unit_Commendation
gptkb:Global_War_on_Terrorism_Expeditionary_Medal
gptkb:Navy_Sea_Service_Ribbon
Advanced tactical training
Engages in community outreach programs
Active duty
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Navy Expeditionary Medal
Supports humanitarian missions
Battle Efficiency Award
Promotes STEM education initiatives
Involved in disaster relief operations
Engaged in joint exercises with allied forces
Maintains a high operational readiness
Participated in air shows and demonstrations
Approximately 12 aircraft
Participated in multiple combat operations
Contributes to naval aviation heritage
Re-designated in 2000
“We_Own_the_Night”
Originally_established_as_VFA-34
Participated_in_Rim_of_the_Pacific_Exercise