501st Bomb Squadron

GPTKB entity

Properties (41)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeDuring 1943
gptkbp:aircraft B-1B Lancer
gptkbp:basedOn gptkb:Ellsworth_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:commandStructure 8th Bomb Wing
gptkbp:communityEngagement local outreach programs
collaboration with local businesses
participation in air shows
educational visits to schools
support for veterans' events
gptkbp:currentCommander Lieutenant Colonel
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
gptkbp:futurePlans enhancing community relations
expanding training programs
developing new tactics
increasing operational readiness
upgrading aircraft technology
gptkbp:hasPersonnel approximately 200
gptkbp:historicalPeriod gptkb:Operation_Allied_Force
Operation Inherent Resolve
Operation Noble Eagle
Operation Linebacker II
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first bomb squadron to use the B-1B Lancer
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 501st Bomb Squadron
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:501st_Bomb_Squadron_emblem
gptkbp:motto Strike Hard, Strike First
gptkbp:nickname The_Raging_Bulls
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:role bombardment
gptkbp:supportRole strategic bombing missions
gptkbp:training combat readiness training
gptkbp:unitAwards gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkb:Air_Force_Meritorious_Unit_Award
gptkb:Vietnam_Gallantry_Cross
gptkb:Korean_Presidential_Unit_Citation