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Wolf Pack bids farewell to Col. Matthew Gaetke

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew C. Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, celebrates after his final flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 6, 2024. It’s tradition to spray aircrew with water and champagne upon landing from their final flight in an airframe or with a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Wolf Pack bids farewell to Col. Matthew Gaetke

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, smiles at friends and family after completing his final flight as commander of the 8th FW at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 6, 2024. Gaetke served as the 8th FW commander from November 2023 to June 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Wolf Pack bids farewell to Col. Matthew Gaetke

Airman 1st Class Isaac Fonce, left, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 crew chief, and U.S Air Force Col. Matthew Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, give each other the ‘crush ‘em’ gesture during Gaetke’s final flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 6, 2024. A final flight, or fini-flight, is a tradition among pilots and aircrew to celebrate one’s last flight with their unit or on a specific airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Wolf Pack bids farewell to Col. Matthew Gaetke

Airman 1st Class Isaac Fonce, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 crew chief, helps the family of U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, listen in as he prepares for his final flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 6, 2024. Gaetke served as the 8th FW commander from November 2023 to June 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Wolf Pack bids farewell to Col. Matthew Gaetke

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew C. Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, prepares for his final flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 6, 2024. Gaetke served as commander of the 8th FW from November 2023 to June 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes Kasarskis back to the Pack as ‘Wolf’

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarskis, 8th Fighter Wing commander passes the guidon to Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Chrestensen, 8th FW incoming command chief, during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2024. The assumption of responsibility ceremony is a traditional event rich with symbolism and heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes Kasarskis back to the Pack as ‘Wolf’

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing outgoing commander, renders his last salute as the commander during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2024. Under Gaetke’s leadership, the Wolf Pack participated in multiple flying exercises across the Indo-Pacific region, honing combat airpower capabilities alongside key allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes Kasarskis back to the Pack as ‘Wolf’

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Iverson, left, 7th Air Force commander, presents the 8th Fighter Wing guidon to Col. Peter Kasarskis, 8th FW incoming commander, during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2024. As the 8th FW commander, Kasarskis is responsible for leading the daily operations of 3,200 active-duty personnel and civilians, working with regional allies to ensure the safety and defense of the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes Kasarskis back to the Pack as ‘Wolf’

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Iverson, left, 7th Air Force commander, receives the 8th Fighter Wing guidon from Col. Matthew Gaetke, 8th FW outgoing commander, during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2024. The passing of the guidon symbolizes relinquishing command from the outgoing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes Kasarskis back to the Pack as ‘Wolf’

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing outgoing commander, renders his last salute as the commander during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2024. Under Gaetke’s leadership, the Wolf Pack participated in multiple flying exercises across the Indo-Pacific region, honing combat airpower capabilities alongside key allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes Kasarskis back to the Pack as ‘Wolf’

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing outgoing commander, receives the Republic of Korea, Order of the National Security Merit Samil medal from ROK Air Force Col. Seo, Dong Woo, 38th Fighter Group commander, during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2024. Gaetke served as the 8th FW commander from November 2023 to June 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes Kasarskis back to the Pack as ‘Wolf’

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing outgoing commander, receives the Legion of Merit medal from Lt. Gen. David Iverson, 7th Air Force commander, during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2024. Gaetke served as the 8th FW commander from November 2023 to June 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes Kasarskis back to the Pack as ‘Wolf’

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Iverson, 7th Air Force commander, speaks to the audience during the 8th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2024. Iverson presided over the ceremony and provided an outlook on how the 8th FW will continue to advance its readiness and warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes Kasarskis back to the Pack as ‘Wolf’

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing outgoing commander, addresses attendees of the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2024. Gaetke relinquished command of the 8th FW to Col. Peter Kasarskis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes Kasarskis back to the Pack as ‘Wolf’

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Javone Brown, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 crew chief, unveils the new 8th Fighter Wing commander, Col. Peter Kasarskis’s name on an F-16 during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2024. Kasarskis assumed command from the outgoing commander, Col. Matthew C. Gaetke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes Kasarskis back to the Pack as ‘Wolf’

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarskis, 8th Fighter Wing commander, addresses attendees during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2024. Kasarskis, also known as Wolf 65, assumed command of the 8th FW from the outgoing commander, Col. Matthew C. Gaetke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes Kasarskis back to the Pack as ‘Wolf’

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarskis, 8th Fighter Wing commander, addresses attendees during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2024. Kasarskis was previously stationed at Kunsan as a member of the 35th Fighter Squadron from 2005-2006. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)

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8th Operations Group changes hands

Col. Michael McCarthy, 8th Operations Group outgoing commander, renders his last salute as the commander during the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 31, 2024. During the ceremony, McCarthy relinquished command of the 8th OG to Col. Derrick Franck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th Operations Group changes hands

Col. Derrick Franck, 8th Operations Group incoming commander, renders his first salute as commander during the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 31, 2024. As the new 8th OG commander, Franck is responsible for the planning, execution, and support of the base's deployment of aircraft to defend the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th Operations Group changes hands

Col. Matthew Gaetke, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, gives the guidon to Col. Derrick Franck, 8th Operations Group incoming commander, during the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 31, 2024. Franck assumed command of the 8th OG from Col. Michael McCarthy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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