8th Fighter Wing welcomes new leaders of the pack

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The 2025 change of command season has ended with the Wolf Pack transitioning to new wing, group and squadron commanders.

The Airmen of the 8th Fighter Wing said farewell to old commanders and welcomed the newest pack leaders, integrating them into the wing’s culture and mission.

8th Fighter Wing Commander: Col. Kathryn Gaetke

8th Operations Group Commander: Col. Ruben Amezaga

8th Mission Support Group Commander: Col. Tim Frank

8th Maintenance Group Commander: Col. Blair Byrem

8th Communications Squadron: Maj. Stephen Perkins

8th Comptroller Squadron: Maj. Teddy Oteba

8th Maintenance Squadron: Maj. Dustin Woosley

8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron: Lt. Col. Sarah Kelly

8th Healthcare Operations Squadron: Lt. Col. Irene Fernandez

8th Force Support Squadron: Maj. Tawny Pelletier

8th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Maj. Elizabeth Stevens

8th Civil Engineer Squadron: Lt. Col. Joseph Pickenpaugh

8th Security Forces Squadron: Lt. Col. Ryan Kiggins

35th Fighter Generation Squadron: Maj. Lydia Hill

35th Fighter Squadron (Combined 35th and 80th Fighter Squadrons for the super squadron test): Lt. Col. Joseph Basala

Welcome to the Wolf Pack!