End of an era
Col. Jeffrey Jackson, left, and Maj. Patrick Breaux furl and sheathe the guidon of the 81st Civil Enginer Squadron during Friday’s deactivation ceremony at Welch Auditorium. Colonel Jackson commands the 81st Mission Support Group. Major Breaux commanded the 81st CES. Most of the squadron’s functions have been assumed by CSC. Those that weren’t contracted, including the fire department, housing office and Katrina recovery project management office, have been transferred to the 81st MSG’s infrastructure support division. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)