81st FS reactivates, prepares for Afghan training mission

The U.S. Air Force reactivated the 81st Fighter Squadron on Jan. 15. The unit will train Afghan pilots and maintainers at Moody Air Force Base.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ceaira Tinsley

The Jan. 15 activation date has historical significance, as the unit was first activated at Key Field, Meridian, Miss., on Jan. 15, 1942, and again on Jan. 15, 1973, at Spangdahlem, Air Base, Germany.

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