81st Fighter Squadron changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Spears, 14th Operations Group commander, left, passes the 14th Flying Training Wing guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gerald Ferdinand, outgoing 81st Fighter Squadron commander, March 4, 2022, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Ferdinand commanded the US Air Force’s sole Light Attack Squadron where he led 195 joint service members and oversaw aircraft, equipment and facilities valued at 450 million dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson)

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81st Fighter Squadron changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Raabe, 81st Fighter Squadron commander, receives his first salute from U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Steven Hickenbottom, acting 81st FS first sergeant, March 4, 2022, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. An appointed Airman will salute the outgoing and incoming commander at changes of command to represent the men and women from the respective wing, group or squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson)

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81st Fighter Squadron changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Spears, 14th Operations Group commander, left, passes the 14th Flying Training Wing guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Raabe, 81st Fighter Squadron commander, March 4, 2022, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the hand off of authority to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson)

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81st Fighter Squadron changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Raabe, 81st Fighter Squadron commander, gives remarks during the 81st FS change of command, March, 4, 2022, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The mission of the 81st Fighter Squadron is to graduate on-time, combat-ready attack pilots and maintainers and to develop effective, sustainable Combat Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson)

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81st Fighter Squadron changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Raabe, 81st Fighter Squadron commander, hugs a family member, March 4, 2022, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Raabe transitioned from the 81st FS director of operations to the new 81st FS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson)

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81st Fighter Squadron changes command

Published March 4, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson
23rd Wing Public Affairs

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --