6th Bombardment Squadron

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeDuring 1940
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress
B-17 Flying Fortress
B-24 Liberator
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkb:Air_Force_Meritorious_Unit_Award
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross
gptkbp:commandStructure gptkb:Air_Force_Global_Strike_Command
gptkbp:currentCommander gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_John_Doe
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Hickam_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first bombardment squadron in the U.S. Army Air Corps
gptkbp:homeTo Joint Base Lewis-McChord
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 6th Bombardment Squadron
gptkbp:insignia Squadron emblem
gptkbp:motto Strike Hard
gptkbp:nickname The Red Raiders
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Major_General_William_A._McKinney
gptkb:Colonel_John_M._McCoy
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_William_A._McKinney
gptkb:Colonel_William_A._McKinney
gptkb:Major_General_John_M._McCoy
gptkb:General_William_H._Tunner
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:previousName gptkb:6th_Bombardment_Group
gptkb:6th_Bombardment_Squadron_(Heavy)
gptkb:6th_Bombardment_Squadron_(Medium)
gptkbp:role bombardment
gptkbp:secondaryMission close air support
strategic bombing
nuclear deterrence
aerial refueling
training and readiness
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
humanitarian assistance missions
combat search and rescue
conventional bombing operations
joint operations with allied forces
gptkbp:website official squadron website