601st Bomb Squadron

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeYears 1942-present
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress
B-17 Flying Fortress
B-24 Liberator
B-1 Lancer
gptkbp:base gptkb:Davis-Monthan_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part_of_the_40th_Bombardment_Group
gptkbp:currentCommander Lieutenant Colonel
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
1949
gptkbp:established 1942
gptkbp:fightingStyle strategic bombing
gptkbp:headquarters Tucson, Arizona
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 601st Bomb Squadron
gptkbp:insignia squadron emblem
gptkbp:motto Strike Hard, Strike First
gptkbp:nickname The Red Raiders
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:previouslyKnownAs gptkb:601st_Bombardment_Squadron
gptkbp:reform 1946
gptkbp:retired 1952
gptkbp:role bombing operations
gptkbp:secondaryRole training and support
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkb:Vietnam_Gallantry_Cross
gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Award
gptkb:40th_Bomb_Group
red and white
volunteer work
educational programs
community outreach
mentorship programs
historical displays
memorial services
support for military families
community service projects
scholarship programs
partnerships with local organizations
annual reunion
collaboration with schools
family days
support for veterans
involvement in local events
multiple deployments
participation in airshows