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Redesignation of the 718th Bombardment Squadron[edit]

This article was moved from 718th Bombardment Squadron on 5 June 2015 by a user who has since been universally blocked. The Air Force Historical Research Agency Factsheet for the 718th Intelligence Squadrons states that squadron was constituted on 29 April 2011 and has no relation to the 718th Bombardment Squadron. Haulman, Daniel L. (December 1, 2017). "Factsheet 718 Intelligence Squadron (AFRC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved March 20, 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help) An article published when the 718th Intelligence Squadron was activated in 2011 claimed descent from the 718th Bombardment Squadron, No byline (June 3, 2011). "New intelligence squadron stands up at Langley". Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs. Retrieved March 20, 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help) but under the circumstances, A press release cannot be considered a WP:RS. An earlier version of Beale AFB Art had an image of the 718th Bombardment Squadron emblem with a tab for the 718th Intelligence Squadron, but it is not on the current page and the earliest archived version of this page dates from April 2017 and only includes the first page of artwork. --Lineagegeek (talk) 22:05, 20 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@Lineagegeek Sorry, I hadn't seen this comment of yours when I worked on the article last year. I just saw that the title said 718th Intel and the body didn't reflect that. I should've been more careful. – Recoil (talk) 16:44, 1 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Has been fixed per the request that was made at Wikipedia:Requested moves/Technical requests. ---DOOMSDAYER520 (TALK|CONTRIBS) 18:37, 1 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]