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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:active_years
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1955-present
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:Air_Mobility_Command
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:C-17_Globemaster_III
gptkb:C-5_M_Super_Galaxy
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gptkbp:alliance
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gptkb:NATO
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:Fort_Bragg
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gptkbp:collaboration
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with U. S. Coast Guard.
with U. S. Marine Corps.
with U. S. Navy.
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gptkbp:command_structure
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gptkb:United_States_Army
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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participates in local events.
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gptkbp:community_programs
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provides support for families of service members.
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gptkbp:deployment
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multiple deployments to the Middle East.
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gptkbp:environmental_initiatives
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engages in sustainability efforts.
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gptkbp:equipment
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gptkb:C-130_Hercules
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gptkbp:established
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gptkb:1955
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gptkbp:future_plans
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expansion of capabilities.
enhanced training programs.
increased joint operations.
modernization of equipment.
strengthening international partnerships.
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gptkbp:has_ability
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rapid response.
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Joint_Base_Lewis-Mc_Chord
Washington State.
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gptkbp:historical_event
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assisted in Hurricane Katrina relief.
involved in Operation Desert Storm.
participated in the Berlin Airlift.
supported Operation Restore Hope.
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first air brigade in the U. S. Army.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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16th Air Brigade
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gptkbp:mission
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provide rapid airlift capabilities.
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gptkbp:motto
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“ We Own the Night”
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gptkbp:nickname
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“ The Flying Tigers”
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
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gptkbp:number_of_employees
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approximately 3,000
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gptkbp:operational_status
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active
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:partnerships
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with local businesses.
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gptkbp:previously_known_as
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gptkb:16th_Tactical_Airlift_Squadron
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gptkbp:primary_mission
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airlift operations.
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gptkbp:role
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air support
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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critical for U. S. military operations.
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gptkbp:support
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humanitarian missions.
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gptkbp:training
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air assault training
Joint training exercises with allied forces.
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gptkbp:type
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airborne brigade
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gptkbp:unit_awards
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Air Force Organizational Excellence Award.
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.
Joint Meritorious Unit Award.
Meritorious Unit Commendation.
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gptkbp:veterans
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offers resources for veterans.
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Italian_Air_Force
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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