Tyndall says farewell to the 2nd Fighter Squadron Published May 11, 2010 By Senior Airman Veronica McMahon 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Lieutenant Colonel Steven Burgh relinquished command of the 2nd Fighter Squadron in Hangar 2 during an inactivation event May 7. Along with the inactivation event, the 2nd Fighter Squadron held an open house, allowed photographs with the F-15 Eagle and held a reception in honor of the American Beagles who have a 69-year Air Force history. "Today we lay the foundation of the American Beagles of tomorrow," said Col. Wesley Hallman, 325th Operations Group commander. "Today we pass the baton to the future because we know the American Beagles will be there." During the ceremony, Colonel Burgh passed the unit's guidon to Colonel Hallman for the final time and relinquished command of the 2nd Fighter Squadron. "It's tough to give up command of a great squadron," said Colonel Burgh. "The American Beagle Squadron has such a rich and colorful heritage, it's going to be impossible for my next assignment to compare. It's a sad day, but I feel we have finished strong as a squadron and we are going out on top. I asked a lot of each person (and their family) over the past year. I could not be more proud of the level of effort and many sacrifices each Beagle has made for the squadron. I know each of us will look back on our time in the American Beagle Squadron with great pride and we'll take with us memories that will last a lifetime." Colonel Burgh will attend Air War College at Maxwell, Ala. starting this summer.