132nd Airlift Squadron

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
gptkb:C-130J_Super_Hercules
gptkbp:basedOn gptkb:Des_Moines_International_Airport
gptkbp:currentCommander Lieutenant Colonel
gptkbp:engagements Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
gptkbp:founded 1946
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Des_Moines,_Iowa
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first airlift squadron in Iowa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 132nd Airlift Squadron
gptkbp:insignia Squadron emblem
gptkbp:mission airlift operations
gptkbp:motto We Deliver
gptkbp:nickname The Banshees
gptkbp:operates C-130_Hercules_aircraft
gptkbp:operationalHistory supported disaster relief efforts
participated in humanitarian missions
deployed personnel to overseas locations
provided support for state emergencies
conducted_training_exercises_with_NATO
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Iowa_Air_National_Guard
gptkbp:role transportation
gptkbp:squadrons has a history of community service
has a diverse group of personnel
maintains a high state of readiness
originally established as a fighter squadron
Airlift Squadron
has participated in multiple overseas deployments
has received numerous accolades for performance
integrates with active duty forces
operates under the Total Force concept
promotes professional development for airmen
re-designated as an airlift squadron in 1992
supports local and state missions
gptkbp:subordinateUnits gptkb:132nd_Wing
gptkbp:training gptkb:Air_National_Guard
gptkbp:unitAwards gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Global_War_on_Terrorism_Service_Medal
gptkb:National_Defense_Service_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Meritorious_Unit_Award
gptkb:Air_Reserve_Forces_Meritorious_Service_Medal
gptkbp:website www.132aw.ang.af.mil