Fighter squadron inactivation signals end of A-10s in Europe
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Clint Eichelberger, right, 81st Fighter Squadron commander, passes his unit’s guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. David Lyons, 52nd Operations Group commander, during an inactivation ceremony June 18, 2013, at Spangdahlem AB. Since its activation 71 years ago, the 81st FS has flown eight different aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)