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Flowers was the last commander of the squadron at goose bay, as noted in the squadrons last quarterly historical report, which ended 30 june 66. Redesignated 59 fighter squadron, single engine, on 17 jul 1946. It is assigned to the 150th special operations wing located at kirtland air force base, new mexico. The size of the squad depends on the composition of the specific units, and are identified by function in numerical order, like the 39th security forces squadron.
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