689th Reconnaissance Squadron

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeDuring 1943
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:National_Security_Agency
gptkb:Central_Intelligence_Agency
gptkb:National_Reconnaissance_Office
gptkbp:base gptkb:Beale_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:colors Blue and Gold
gptkbp:commandStructure gptkb:Air_Combat_Command
gptkbp:decoratedWith gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Beale_Air_Force_Base,_California
gptkbp:historicalPeriod gptkb:689th_Tactical_Fighter_Squadron
gptkb:689th_Bombardment_Squadron
gptkb:689th_Strategic_Intelligence_Squadron
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Cold_War_operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 689th Reconnaissance Squadron
gptkbp:mission intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
gptkbp:nickname The Ghosts
gptkbp:notableOperations gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
gptkbp:operationalStatus active
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird
U-2
gptkbp:role strategic reconnaissance
gptkbp:subordinateUnits 9th Reconnaissance Wing
gptkbp:training pilot training
intelligence training
surveillance training
gptkbp:type reconnaissance squadron
gptkbp:unitAwards Ghost emblem
“We_See_All”
gptkbp:unitHistory Established in 1943 as a reconnaissance unit.
Participated in various conflicts and operations.
Activated multiple times throughout its history.
Continues to support national security objectives.
Transitioned to modern reconnaissance aircraft.
gptkbp:website www.beale.af.mil/689rs