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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Black_Sheep_Squadron
gptkb:the_Black_Sheep_Squadron |
gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:F/_A-18_Hornet
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gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:Marine_Corps_Air_Station_Yuma
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gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:military_officer
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
First Marine squadron to be equipped with jet aircraft
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
VMFA-214
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gptkbp:insignia |
Black Sheep emblem
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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
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gptkbp:motto |
gptkb:The_Few,_The_Proud,_The_Marines
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gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Black_Sheep
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gptkbp:operational_status |
1943
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gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:battle
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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 |