VMFA-214

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Black_Sheep_Squadron
gptkb:the_Black_Sheep_Squadron
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:Marine_Corps_Air_Station_Yuma
gptkbp:commander gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:historical_significance First Marine squadron to be equipped with jet aircraft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VMFA-214
gptkbp:insignia Black Sheep emblem
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:mission gptkb:boxing_match
gptkbp:motto gptkb:The_Few,_The_Proud,_The_Marines
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Black_Sheep
gptkbp:operational_status 1943
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:squadrons Established in 1943
Participated in Operation Desert Storm
Participated in Operation Enduring Freedom
Participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Has a strong alumni network
Involved in humanitarian missions
Engaged in counter-terrorism operations
Reactivated in 1950
Engaged in training exercises with allied forces
Participated in disaster relief operations
Has a legacy of notable pilots
Maintains a high operational readiness rate
Deactivated in 1956
Has a commitment to environmental stewardship
Participated in numerous air shows
Has a history of innovation in tactics and technology
Deployed to the Pacific Theater
Participated in joint exercises with the Navy
Transitioned to F/ A-18 Hornet in 1985
Participated in Operation Unified Response
Has a strong community support program
Has a history of excellence in air-to-air combat
Reactivated in 1962
Known for its distinctive black and white paint scheme
Has a tradition of excellence in aviation safety
Transitioned to F-35 Lightning II in 2020
Recognized for its contributions to Marine Corps aviation