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gptkbp:instanceOf
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military unit
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gptkbp:activeDuring
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1940
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gptkbp:aircraft
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gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress
B-17 Flying Fortress
B-24 Liberator
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gptkbp:commandStructure
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gptkb:Air_Force_Global_Strike_Command
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gptkbp:currentCommander
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Lieutenant Colonel
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gptkbp:fightingStyle
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strategic bombing
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gptkbp:filmography
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gptkb:Cold_War
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:headquarters
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Tucson, Arizona
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gptkbp:historicalEvent
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activated on 1 July 1940
current status active as of 2023
inactivated on 1 April 1992
inactivated on 1 July 1949
inactivated on 1 September 1957
inactivated on 15 November 1945
re-activated on 1 July 1946
re-activated on 1 July 1952
re-activated on 1 October 1960
re-activated on 1 October 1994
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance
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first bombardment squadron to be activated in the U.S. Army Air Corps
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gptkbp:homeTo
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gptkb:Davis-Monthan_Air_Force_Base
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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9th Bombardment Squadron
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gptkbp:motto
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We Deliver
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gptkbp:nickname
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The Flying Knights
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gptkbp:notableOperations
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gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
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gptkbp:partOf
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:previouslyKnownAs
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gptkb:9th_Bombardment_Group
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gptkbp:role
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bombardment
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gptkbp:unitAwards
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gptkb:Armed_Forces_Expeditionary_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Longevity_Service_Award
gptkb:World_War_II_Victory_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Outstanding_Unit_Award
gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkb:Global_War_on_Terrorism_Service_Medal
gptkb:National_Defense_Service_Medal
gptkb:Vietnam_Service_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Meritorious_Unit_Award
gptkb:Korean_Service_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Training_Ribbon
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross
9th_Bombardment_Squadron_emblem
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