657th Airlift Squadron

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:affiliation part of the 62nd Airlift Wing
gptkbp:aircraft strategic airlift aircraft
gptkbp:basedOn Joint Base Lewis-McChord
gptkbp:collaborations works with other military branches
collaborates with international forces
partners with civilian agencies
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
gptkbp:communityEngagement supports local charities
participates in local events
conducts outreach programs
gptkbp:currentLocation gptkb:Washington,_USA
gptkbp:deployedTo multiple overseas deployments
gptkbp:futurePlans upgrading equipment
expansion of capabilities
increasing personnel strength
gptkbp:hasPersonnel approximately 200
gptkbp:headquarters Joint Base Lewis-McChord
gptkbp:historicalSignificance participated_in_Operation_Desert_Storm
participated_in_Operation_Enduring_Freedom
participated_in_Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
participated_in_World_War_II
gptkbp:history established in 1943
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 657th Airlift Squadron
gptkbp:insignia Squadron emblem
gptkbp:leadership led by experienced military personnel
gptkbp:mission provide rapid strategic airlift of troops and cargo.
gptkbp:motto “The_Best_of_the_Best”
gptkbp:nickname “The_Flying_Tigers”
gptkbp:operationalStatus active
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:C-17_Globemaster_III
C-130 Hercules
gptkbp:role airlift
gptkbp:subordinateUnits gptkb:Air_Mobility_Command
gptkbp:supports supports humanitarian missions
supports disaster relief operations
supports joint exercises with allied forces
gptkbp:training aircrew training
conducts regular training exercises
maintenance training
gptkbp:unitAwards gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Air_Force_Organizational_Excellence_Award
gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Award
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1943-10-01