799th Airlift Squadron

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeDuring 1943
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:C-17_Globemaster_III
gptkb:C-5M_Super_Galaxy
gptkbp:basedOn gptkb:Dover_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:collaboratesWith gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkb:U.S._Army
gptkb:Air_Mobility_Command
other_U.S._Air_Force_units
gptkbp:currentCommander gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
gptkbp:deployedTo Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
gptkbp:history has a rich heritage
activated in 1943
received multiple commendations
re-activated in 2009
re-designated in 1966
participated_in_Gulf_War
participated_in_Operation_Inherent_Resolve
participated_in_Vietnam_War
participated_in_Operation_Unified_Response
gptkbp:honors gptkb:Air_Force_Longevity_Service_Award
gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:National_Defense_Service_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Meritorious_Unit_Award
gptkb:Global_War_on_Terrorism_Expeditionary_Medal
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 799th Airlift Squadron
gptkbp:insignia 799th_Airlift_Squadron_emblem
gptkbp:mission airlift operations
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:previouslyKnownAs gptkb:799th_Transport_Squadron
gptkbp:role strategic airlift
gptkbp:subordinateUnits gptkb:436th_Airlift_Wing
gptkbp:supports military exercises
humanitarian missions
disaster relief operations
gptkbp:traditions supports local charities
participates in community events
hosts family days
maintains squadron traditions
conducts annual awards ceremonies
gptkbp:training aircrew training
maintenance training
gptkbp:website www.436aw.afrc.af.mil/799AS