VFA-77

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Grumman_F-14_Tomcat
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas_F/_A-18_Hornet
gptkb:USS_Nimitz
gptkb:USS_Ronald_Reagan
gptkb:USS_Abraham_Lincoln
gptkbp:awards Numerous awards for excellence
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Lemoore
gptkbp:color Black and Red
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Commander_John_Doe
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkbp:established gptkb:1993
gptkbp:historical_significance First F/ A-18 squadron to deploy with the Navy
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:California
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VFA-77
gptkbp:insignia Squadron patch
gptkbp:mission Air superiority
gptkbp:motto gptkb:Death_from_Above
gptkbp:nickname Grim Reapers
gptkbp:notable_battle Multiple combat deployments
gptkbp:operates gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:operational_status Active duty
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Carrier_Air_Wing_11
gptkbp:role Fighter attack
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Naval_Air_Forces_Pacific
gptkb:Navy_Unit_Commendation
gptkb:battle
Support for local charities
Participated in Operation Desert Storm
Engaged in community outreach programs
Joint exercises with other branches
Supported peacekeeping missions
Involved in humanitarian missions
Participated in fleet exercises
Supported disaster relief efforts
Engaged in counter-terrorism operations
Engaged in reconnaissance missions
Participated in multinational operations
Supported coalition forces
Engaged in maritime security operations
Engaged in training exercises with allies
Maintained a strong safety record
Conducted training for foreign military personnel
Conducted search and rescue operations
Maintained operational readiness
Participated in air shows and demonstrations
Annual squadron reunion
Engaged in air-to-air combat training
Maintained a high readiness level
Participated in air defense missions
Conducted air patrols
Contributed to national defense efforts
Engaged in public relations activities
Carrier-based operations
Commanding officer and executive officer
Grim Reaper skull
Pilots and support staff
Part of the Pacific Fleet
Conducted air support missions
Established in 1993 as VFA-77
Maintained a high level of morale among personnel
Participated in joint training with NATO
Regular deployments to the Middle East
Supported military families.
gptkbp:training Advanced jet training
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fighter_Attack_Squadron_371
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8