81st Fighter Squadron changes command
U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Spears, 14th Operations Group commander, left, pins a meritorious service medal on U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gerald Ferdinand, outgoing 81st Fighter Squadron commander, March 4, 2022, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. During Ferdinand’s time as commander, he reorganized his squadron to meet demands of a new mission for worldwide air combat applications, air advising a 40% drawdown in personnel during active operations in support of Afghan air force A-29 flying training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson)