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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 with friends and family after his 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

Friends and family of U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, pose for a group photo after his 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

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 Medical Group ‘Med Hawks’ receive new leader

U.S. Air Force Col. Elizabeth Anderson-Doze, 8th Medical Group outgoing commander, addresses attendees during the 8th MDG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 12, 2024. Anderson-Doze was responsible for executing a $3.5 million budget and overseeing a $29 million/13-building infrastructure, while delivering 13 product lines, including a 24-hour ambulance response capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)

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8th Medical Group ‘Med Hawks’ receive new leader

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarskis, 8th Fighter Wing commander, gives his remarks to the official party of the 8th Medical Group change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 12, 2024. Kasarskis was the presiding officer of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)

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8th Medical Group ‘Med Hawks’ receive new leader

U.S. Air Force Col. Valerie OBrien, 8th Medical Group incoming commander, renders her first salute as commander during the 8th MDG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 12, 2024. OBrien took command of the 8th MDG from the outgoing commander, Col. Elizabeth Anderson-Doze. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th Medical Group ‘Med Hawks’ receive new leader

U.S. Air Force Col. Valerie OBrien, 8th Medical Group commander, speaks to attendees of the 8th MDG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 12, 2024. OBrien will lead two squadrons and 158 personnel, known as the ‘Med Hawks’, supporting 2,800 assigned active-duty personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th Medical Group ‘Med Hawks’ receive new leader

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarskis, 8th Fighter Wing commander, presents the 8th Medical Group guidon to Col. Valerie OBrien, 8th MDG incoming commander, during the 8th MDG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 12, 2024. The passing of the guidon to OBrien symbolizes her assuming command of the 8th MDG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th Medical Group ‘Med Hawks’ receive new leader

U.S. Air Force Col. Elizabeth Anderson-Doze, 8th Medical Group outgoing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Peter Kasarskis, 8th Fighter Wing commander, during the 8th MDG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 12, 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 Medical Group ‘Med Hawks’ receive new leader

U.S. Air Force Col. Elizabeth Anderson-Doze, 8th Medical Group outgoing commander, receives the Legion of Merit medal from Col. Peter Kasarskis, 8th Fighter Wing commander, during the 8th MDG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 12, 2024. The Legion of Merit is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performing outstanding services and achievements. (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. 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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