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8th SFS hosts change of command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Kiggings, 8th Security Forces Squadron outgoing commander, gives his final salute to the squadron during the 8th SFS change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 12, 2026. Change of command ceremonies represent the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a squadron, group or wing from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)

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8th SFS hosts change of command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Kiggings, 8th Security Forces Squadron outgoing commander, gives his remarks during the 8th SFS change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 12, 2026. Change of command ceremonies represent the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a squadron, group or wing from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)

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8th SFS hosts change of command

Republic of Korea Air Force Maj. Jay Wook Chang, 38th Military Police Unit commander, presents U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Kiggings, 8th Security Forces Squadron outgoing commander, with the ROKAF certificate of appreciation during the 8th SFS change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 12, 2026. Change of command ceremonies preserve military traditions and formally transfer leadership of a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)

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8th SFS hosts change of command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Kiggins, 8th Security Forces Squadron outgoing commander, right, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Frank, 8th Mission Support Group commander, during the 8th SFS change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 12, 2026. The event recognized the outgoing commander's service while welcoming the incoming commander to the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)

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8th SFS hosts change of command

U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Frank, 8th Mission Support Group commander, gives his remarks during the 8th Security Forces Squadron change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 12, 2026. Change of command ceremonies represent the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a squadron, group or wing from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)

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Col. John DeLion assumes command of 8th FW

Republic of Korea air force Col. Lee, Kyeong-Soo, 38th Fighter Group commander, presents the ROK Presidential watch and Order of National Security Merit Samil medal to U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke, outgoing 8th Fighter Wing commander, during the 8th FW change of command ceremony, Kunsan Air Base, ROK, June 11, 2026. The Wolf Pack has approximately 2,800 Airmen, rotational forces, Army soldiers, U.S. civilians and local national and non-appropriated fund employees on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brenden Ryser, 8th Maintenance Squadron crash recovery journeyman, unveils the incoming Wolf’s name on a F-16 Fighting Falcon as part of the 8th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 11, 2026. This tradition signifies a new leadership era. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Col. John DeLion assumes command of 8th FW

U.S. Air Force Col. John DeLion, incoming 8th Fighter Wing commander, receives a first salute from Col. Gary “Wolf 2” Glojek, 8th FW deputy commander, during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 11, 2026. The first salute represents the official transfer of authority, mutual respect and the assumption of the ultimate responsibility to lead the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Col. John DeLion assumes command of 8th FW

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kurt Helphinstine, Seventh Air Force deputy commander, gives the guidon to Col. John DeLion, incoming 8th Fighter Wing commander, during the 8th FW change of command ceremony, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 11, 2026. Rooted in military tradition dating back to the Roman era, change of command ceremonies symbolize the formal transfer of authority and responsibility while reinforcing continuity of leadership, mission readiness and trust within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Col. John DeLion assumes command of 8th FW

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kurt Helphinstine, Seventh Air Force deputy commander, receives the guidon from Col. Kathryn Gaetke, outgoing 8th Fighter Wing commander, during the 8th FW change of command ceremony, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 11, 2026. Change of command ceremonies symbolize the formal transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Col. John DeLion assumes command of 8th FW

U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke, outgoing 8th Fighter Wing commander, receives a final salute from Col. Gary “Wolf 2” Glojek, 8th FW deputy commander, during the 8th FW change of command ceremony, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 11, 2026. The final salute symbolizes the respect and trust shared between commanders and the Airmen they lead. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Col. John DeLion assumes command of 8th FW

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kurt Helphinstine, Seventh Air Force deputy commander, presents Col. Kathryn Gaetke, outgoing 8th Fighter Wing commander, with a Legion of Merit medal during the 8th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 11, 2026. The Legion of Merit is a prestigious United States military decoration awarded to service members for exceptionally meritorious conduct and outstanding service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Col. John DeLion assumes command of 8th FW

Members of the 8th Fighter Wing, civic leaders from Gunsan and friends and family of the outgoing and incoming commanders attend the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 11, 2026. The Wolf Pack has approximately 2,800 Airmen, rotational forces, Army soldiers, U.S. civilians and local national and non-appropriated fund employees on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Col. John DeLion assumes command of 8th FW

U.S. Air Force Col. John DeLion, incoming 8th Fighter Wing commander, gives remarks during the 8th FW change of command ceremony, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 11, 2026. Prior to arriving at Kunsan AB, DeLion was the 57th Operations Group commander at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Col. John DeLion assumes command of 8th FW

U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke, outgoing 8th Fighter Wing commander, gives remarks during the 8th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 11, 2026. After departing Kunsan AB, Gaetke will serve at Hickam Air Force Base as the Pacific Air Forces deputy director of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Col. John DeLion assumes command of 8th FW

Distinguished visitors from Gunsan and leaders from the Republic of Korea Air Force 38th Fighter Group attend the 8th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 11, 2026. The Wolf Pack has approximately 2,800 Airmen, rotational forces, Army soldiers, U.S. civilians and local national and non-appropriated fund employees on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Col. John DeLion assumes command of 8th FW

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kurt Helphinstine, Seventh Air Force deputy commander, gives opening remarks during the 8th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 11, 2026. Change of command ceremonies symbolize the formal transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Col. John DeLion assumes command of 8th FW

The daughter of U.S. Air Force Kathryn Gaetke, outgoing 8th Fighter Wing commander, plays the U.S. national anthem on the piano during the 8th FW change of command ceremony, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 11, 2026. Rooted in military tradition dating back to the Roman era, change of command ceremonies symbolize the formal transfer of authority and responsibility while reinforcing continuity of leadership, mission readiness and trust within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Col. John DeLion assumes command of 8th FW

Children of U.S. Air Force Kathryn Gaetke, outgoing 8th Fighter Wing commander, sing the Republic of Korea national anthem during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, June 11, 2026. The transition of command reflects the Wolf Pack’s continued focus on readiness and deterrence as the 8th FW supports combined operations alongside the ROK within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Col. John DeLion assumes command of 8th FW

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kurt Helphinstine, Seventh Air Force deputy commander, Col. Kathryn Gaetke, outgoing 8th Fighter Wing commander, and Col. John DeLion, incoming 8th FW commander, salute during the playing of the Republic of Korea and U.S. national anthems during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, June 11, 2026. Change of command ceremonies symbolize the formal transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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