Fighter Group says goodbye to Lt. Col. Rod Glass

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11/5/2012 - U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rodney Glass, 917th Fighter Group deputy commander, gives a thumbs-up from the cockpit of an A-10 Thunderbolt II after returning from his last sortie, Nov. 3, 2012, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Glass has over 4,000 flying hours and is retiring after serving 28 years in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele) Hi-res


11/5/2012 - U.S. Air Force Lt.. Col. Rodney Glass, 917th Fighter Group deputy commander, is hosed down by his daughter Amanda and members of the 47th Fighter Squadron after his return from his last sortie in the A-10 Thunderbolt II, Nov. 3, 2012, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Glass is retiring from the Air Force after serving 28 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele) Hi-res

11/5/2012 - U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rodney Glass, 917th Fighter Group deputy commander, returns from his last flight in the A-10 Thunderbolt II, Nov. 3, 2012, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Glass is retiring from the Air Force Reserve and has more than 9,000 flying hours in military and civilian aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele) Hi-res

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Note: On his final flight, Lt. Col. Rodney Glass piloted A-10C 79-0144 from the 47th Fighter Squadron. Crew inscriptions: PLT. LT. COL. JAMES GOLD, DCC. SSGT. AMBER ENGEL. Fuselage art: RED HER. Ladder door art: The NUTRIALIZER.