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gptkbp:instanceOf
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military unit
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gptkbp:activeYears
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1963-present
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gptkbp:aircraft
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AC-130
MC-130
U-28A
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gptkbp:basedOn
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gptkb:Hurlburt_Field
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gptkbp:collaboratesWith
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gptkb:Navy_SEALs
gptkb:Marine_Corps_Forces_Special_Operations_Command
gptkb:Army_Special_Forces
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gptkbp:commandStructure
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gptkb:Air_Force_Special_Operations_Command
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gptkbp:currentCommander
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Lieutenant Colonel
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1970
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gptkbp:established
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1963
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gptkbp:firstCommandingOfficer
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Captain
Colonel
Major
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gptkbp:hasPersonnel
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approximately 200
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance
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participated_in_Operation_Desert_Storm
participated_in_Operation_Enduring_Freedom
participated_in_Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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44th Air Commando Squadron
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gptkbp:motto
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“Anytime,_Anywhere”
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gptkbp:nickname
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“The_Ghost_Riders”
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gptkbp:operationalArea
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global
counter-terrorism missions
theater operations
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gptkbp:partOf
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:primaryMission
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close air support
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
combat search and rescue
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gptkbp:reform
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2007
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gptkbp:role
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special operations
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gptkbp:supports
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ground forces
humanitarian missions
intelligence operations
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gptkbp:training
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joint exercises
aircrew training
special operations training
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gptkbp:unitAwards
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gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Air_Force_Meritorious_Unit_Award
gptkb:Vietnam_Gallantry_Cross
gptkb:Republic_of_Vietnam_Campaign_Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
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gptkbp:uses
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advanced technology
unmanned aerial vehicles
precision-guided munitions
night vision equipment
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