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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:F-4_Phantom_II
gptkb:F-16_Fighting_Falcon
gptkb:F-15_Eagle
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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multirole fighter
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage
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Gulf War participation
Vietnam War participation
Korean War participation
Global War on Terror participation
World War II roots
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gptkbp:engagements
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gptkb:War_on_Terror
gptkb:Cold_War
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Holloman_AFB,_New_Mexico
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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First fighter squadron to be equipped with the F-16 in 1980.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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49th Fighter Squadron
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gptkbp:insignia
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Squadron emblem
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gptkbp:is_active_in
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1946
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gptkbp:is_based_in
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gptkb:Holloman_Air_Force_Base
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gptkbp:motto
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" The Fighting 49ers"
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gptkbp:nickname
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" The Wolf Pack"
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
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gptkbp:operational_status
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active duty
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:fighter_aircraft
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gptkbp:squadron_history
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Established in 1946
Has a strong alumni network.
Inactivated in 1957
Reactivated in 1952
Involved in humanitarian missions.
Maintains a legacy of excellence.
Contributes to air superiority missions.
Participated in NATO exercises.
Reactivated in 1972
Engaged in air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.
Current active status since 1980
Maintains a high readiness status.
Participates in air shows and community events.
Supports various joint operations.
Transitioned to F-16 in 1980.
Participated in numerous exercises and deployments.
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:49th_Maintenance_Group
gptkb:49th_Operations_Group
gptkb:49th_Mission_Support_Group
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gptkbp:training
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pilot training
ground crew training
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gptkbp:unit_awards
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gptkb:Republic_of_Vietnam_Gallantry_Cross
gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Air_Force_Meritorious_Unit_Award
gptkb:Air_Force_Organizational_Excellence_Award
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:487_Tactical_Fighter_Squadron
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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