Wolf Pack bids farewell to Col. Henry R. Jeffress

Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III, 8th Fighter Wing commander, prepares to disembark upon completing his final flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 17, 2023. As a commander, Jeffress plays a key role in the execution of military operations to include counter-air, aerial interdiction, and close-air support on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Wolf Pack bids farewell to Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III

Col. Henry R. Jeffress III, 8th Fighter Wing commander, gathers for a photo with family and Airmen in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon upon completion of his final flight at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 17, 2023. Prior to taking command of the 8 FW, Jeffress served as the vice commander for the 51 FW, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kaylin P. Hankerson)

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Wolf Pack bids farewell to Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III

Adrienne Jeffress, center, spouse of Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III, 8th Fighter Wing commander, and their daughters, Amelia Jeffress, right, and Alexis Jeffress, left, prepare to receive their father as he taxis in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 17, 2023. The final flight marks a milestone in Jeffress’ career signifying the end of his time at the Wolf Pack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kaylin P. Hankerson)

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Wolf Pack bids farewell to Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III

Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III, 8th Fighter Wing commander, holds up the “throwin’ snakes’ gesture upon his final landing in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 17, 2023. Jeffress served as commander for the Wolf Pack from May 2022 to May 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Wolf Pack bids farewell to Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III

Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III, 8th Fighter Wing commander, taxis in the wing’s flagship F-16 Fighting Falcon upon completion of his final flight at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 17, 2023. Throughout his career, Jeffress served multiple operations as an F-16 mission commander, instructor pilot, fighter training unit instructor and flight evaluator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kaylin P. Hankerson)

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Wolf Pack bids farewell to Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III

Amelia Jeffress, center, daughter of Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III, right, 8th Fighter Wing commander, sprays water at her father in celebration of his final F-16 flight at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 17, 2023. It is tradition to hose down the pilot as they step out of the aircraft upon completion of their final flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Wolf Pack bids farewell to Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III

Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, greets his daughters, Alexis Jeffress, center, and Amelia Jeffress after completing his final flight at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 17, 2023. Throughout his career, Jeffress accumulated more than 2,200 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Wolf Pack bids farewell to Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III

Friends and family welcome Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III, upper right, 8th Fighter Wing commander, after completing his final flight at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 17, 2023. The final flight is an Air Force tradition marking a pilot’s departure from a unit, or the final time they fly an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Wolf Pack bids farewell to Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III

Col. Henry R. Jeffress, right, 8th Fighter Wing commander, poses with Col. Joshua Wood, 51 FW commander, left, and Col. Paul Davidson, 51 FW vice commander during a going away ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 23, 2023. Before serving as the 8 FW commander, Jeffress served as the 51 FW vice commander at Osan Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

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Wolf Pack bids farewell to Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III

Col. Henry R. Jeffress, 8th Fighter Wing commander, laughs during his going away ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 23, 2023. Jeffress served three assignments at Kunsan, including as a 35th Fighter Squadron pilot and the director of operations for the 80th FS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

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Wolf Pack bids farewell to Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III

Col. Henry R. Jeffress, right, 8th Fighter Wing commander, addresses attendees during his going away ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 23, 2023. Group commanders, Chief Master Sgt. Carlos F. Damian, 8th FW command chief, family and friends all shared parting words to Jeffress as he prepares to relinquish command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

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Wolf Pack bids farewell to Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III

Col. Henry R. Jeffress, 8th Fighter Wing commander, and his family watch a video celebrating their time at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, during a going away ceremony, May 23, 2023. After three years on the Korean peninsula, the Jeffress family will return stateside for their next assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

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Wolf Pack bids farewell to Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III

Published May 24, 2023
By Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat and Senior Airman Karla Parra
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 8th Fighter Wing said “farewell” to Wolf 62 as he neared the end of his time at the Wolf Pack. Col. Henry R. Jeffress, III, 8 FW commander, had an emotional fini-flight and going away ceremony, concluding his third and final assignment to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

As he prepares to relinquish command to Wolf 63, the impacts he had on the wing will resonate for years to come.