VFA-65

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Royal_Navy_ship
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:F/A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:basedOn gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Lemoore
gptkbp:commissioned 1 July 1994
gptkbp:deployedTo USS Ronald Reagan
gptkbp:firstCommandingOfficer gptkb:Commander_John_Doe
gptkbp:firstDeployment 1995
2021
gptkbp:homePort gptkb:California
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VFA-65
gptkbp:insignia Squadron Insignia
gptkbp:motto We Strike
gptkbp:nickname The Boomerangs
gptkbp:operationalStatus Active Duty
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_9
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:F-14_Tomcat
gptkbp:role Fighter_Attack_Squadron
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Navy_Unit_Commendation
gptkb:Boomerang_Symbol
Blue and Gold
Established in 1994
Provide air support
Participated in disaster relief efforts
Engaged in community outreach programs
Combat missions
Joint exercises with other branches
Participated in naval exercises
Engaged with local communities
Involved in humanitarian missions
Participated in fleet exercises
Engaged in counter-terrorism operations
Conducted reconnaissance missions
Conducted training exercises with allies
Conducted air defense operations
Maintained operational readiness
Supported ground forces
Utilizes advanced avionics
Engaged in air-to-air combat training
Participated in air shows
Trained new pilots
Engaged in international partnerships
Adapted to new technologies
Led by experienced naval aviators
Maintained high readiness levels
Pilots and support staff
Supports fleet operations
Conducted maintenance training
Maintained safety standards
Utilized simulation training
Multiple_deployments_to_the_Middle_East
Participated_in_Operation_Enduring_Freedom
Participated_in_Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
Carrier_qualifications
Strike_Fighter_Squadron
Maintained_a_strong_presence_in_the_Pacific