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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:3rd_Wing
gptkb:Air_Force_Reserve_Command's_8th_Air_Force
gptkb:487_Tactical_Fighter_Squadron
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:Air_Combat_Command
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:F-15_Eagle
gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkb:F-22_Raptor
gptkb:P-40_Warhawk
gptkb:F-15_C/_D_Eagle
gptkb:star
multirole fighter
approximately 24
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Republic_of_Korea_Presidential_Unit_Citation
gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Vietnam_Gallantry_Cross
gptkb:Air_Force_Organizational_Excellence_Award
gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Award
numerous awards and recognitions
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:Okinawa,_Japan
gptkb:Kadena_Air_Base
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:Kadena_Air_Base
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gptkbp:collaborations
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allied air forces
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gptkbp:combat_role
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air superiority
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:military_officer
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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local events
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gptkbp:conflict
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gptkb:War_on_Terror
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage
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gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:deployment
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gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:established
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1941
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Pacific_Air_Forces
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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8th Fighter Squadron
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gptkbp:insignia
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8th Fighter Squadron emblem
8th Fighter Squadron patch
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gptkbp:is_active_in
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1941
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gptkbp:is_decorated_with
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gptkb:Republic_of_Korea_Presidential_Unit_Citation
gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkb:Vietnam_Gallantry_Cross
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gptkbp:leadership
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experienced pilots
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gptkbp:mission
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defend airspace
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gptkbp:motto
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gptkb:The_Wolfpack
Vigilance and Valor
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_Wolfpack
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gptkbp:operational_status
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active
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:restoration
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1946
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gptkbp:role
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fighter aircraft operations
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gptkbp:squadrons
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gptkb:We_Own_the_Night
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:battle
blue and white
blue and yellow
combat readiness
annual reunion
over 80 years of service
heritage and pride
collaborated with allied forces
enhanced interoperability
participated in humanitarian missions
participated in Operation Desert Storm
conducted training exercises
participated in air shows
participated in coalition operations
conducted reconnaissance missions
conducted search and rescue operations
participated in joint exercises
supported ground forces
long and distinguished history
conducted air patrols
developed tactics
highly trained airmen
provided air cover
provided close air support
engaged in strategic deterrence
trained new pilots
supported peacekeeping operations
conducted counter-terrorism operations
maintained high readiness
engaged in air defense missions
participated in Operation Inherent Resolve
participated in NATO missions
participated in Operation Allied Force
wolf head emblem
conducted air-to-air refueling
engaged in air combat
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gptkbp:supports
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joint operations
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gptkbp:training
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gptkb:Cope_North
air superiority
Red Flag
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gptkbp:website
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8th Fighter Squadron official website
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