Wolf 66 takes her last flight as 8th FW CC

U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn “Wolf” Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, prepares for her final flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 5, 2026. The fini-flight is a longstanding tradition where a pilot is honored for their time flying an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)

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Wolf 66 takes her last flight as 8th FW CC

U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn “Wolf” Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, taxis to the runway for her final flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 5, 2026. The flight commemorated the time Gaetke dedicated to leading and supporting the 8th FW as its commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)

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Wolf 66 takes her last flight as 8th FW CC

U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn “Wolf” Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, flies patterns for her final flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 5, 2026. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition celebrating a pilot's career and achievements prior to a permanent change of station or retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)

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Wolf 66 takes her last flight as 8th FW CC

Leadership from the 8th Fighter Wing salute U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn “Wolf” Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, as she parks her aircraft after her final flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 5, 2026. The fini-flight is a longstanding tradition where a pilot is honored for their time flying an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)

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Wolf 66 takes her last flight as 8th FW CC

U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn “Wolf” Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, prepares for her final flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 5, 2026. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition celebrating a pilot's career and achievements prior to a permanent change of station or retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)

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Wolf 66 takes her last flight as 8th FW CC

U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn “Wolf” Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, poses for a photo with her family after her final flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 5, 2026. The flight commemorated the time Gaetke dedicated to leading and supporting the 8th FW as its commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)

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Wolf 66 takes her last flight as 8th FW CC

Published June 10, 2026
By Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn “Wolf” Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, prepares for her final flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 5, 2026. The fini-flight is a longstanding tradition where a pilot is honored for their time flying an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)