Expeditionary security forces squadron deactivates at Kandahar

The 451st Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron prepares to officially deactivate during a ceremony at Camp Losano, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 27, 2013. The squadron activated on July 17, 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jason Smith)

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Expeditionary security forces squadron deactivates at Kandahar

Maj. Richard Zeigler (podium), 451st Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander, addresses his unit during a deactivation ceremony at Camp Losano, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 27, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jason Smith)

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Col. Sean Tyler (left), 451st Expeditionary Mission Support Group commander, and Maj. Richard Zeigler (right), 451st Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander, case the squadron guidon during the 451st ESFS deactivation ceremony at Camp Losano, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 27, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jason Smith)

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Expeditionary security forces squadron deactivates at Kandahar

Published Dec. 27, 2013
By Capt. Jason Smith
451st Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- The 451st Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron officially deactivated during a ceremony at Camp Losano, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 27, 2013.

Brig. Gen. Michael Fantini, 451st Air Expeditionary Wing commander and Commander, KAF, was present with Danish Air Force Col. Henrik Kanstrup, Deputy Commander, KAF.

During the ceremony, Col. Sean Tyler, 451st Expeditionary Mission Support Group commander, and Maj. Richard Zeigler, 451st ESFS commander, cased the 451st ESFS guidon.

Zeigler said it was sad to deactivate the squadron, but he was proud of the work the unit has done for the past 7.5 years.