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    Storied 53rd Fighter Squadron reactivated in partnership with D.C. Air Guard [Image 7 of 10]

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    Storied 53rd Fighter Squadron reactivated in partnership with D.C. Air Guard

    MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

    12.10.2021

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Enriquez 

    113th Wing D.C. Air National Guard

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sherrie L. McCandless, interim commanding general, District of Columbia National Guard, congratulates U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Wentzel after he assumed command of the 53rd Fighter Squadron at the D.C. Air National Guard 113th Wing auditorium, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Dec. 10th, 2021. The 53rd, a historic unit with roots in World War Two, was reactivated as a partner unit to the 113th as part of the U.S. Air Force Total Force Initiative, which pairs active duty personnel with National Guard counterparts for training and operations. As of the activation, 51 active duty airmen were assigned to the 53rd. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Enriquez)

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    Date Taken: 12.10.2021
    Date Posted: 12.15.2021 15:45
    Photo ID: 6981027
    VIRIN: 211210-Z-EZ981-2007
    Resolution: 6954x5216
    Size: 33.42 MB
    Location: MARYLAND, US

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