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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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8th Operations Group changes hands

Col. Matthew Gaetke, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, presents Col. Michael McCarthy, 8th Operations Group outgoing commander, with the Legion of Merit Medal during the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 31, 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 Operations Group changes hands

Col. Derrick Franck, 8th Operations Group incoming commander, addresses members of the 8th OG during the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 31, 2024. During the ceremony, Franck assumed command of the 8th OG from Col. Michael McCarthy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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8th Operations Group changes hands

Col. Derrick Franck, 8th Operations Group incoming commander, salutes Col. Matthew Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, after assuming command of the 8th OG during the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 31, 2024. As the new 8th OG commander, Franc 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 Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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8th Operations Group changes hands

Col. Michael McCarthy, 8th Operations Group outgoing commander, speaks to attendees during the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 31, 2024. McCarthy relinquished command of the 8th OG to Col. Derrick Franck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Wolf Pack welcomes 2024-25 leaders

Col. Michael McCarthy, left, 8th Operations Group commander, passes the 80th Fighter Squadron guidon from Lt. Col. Dana Merril, right, 80th FS incoming commander, at the 80th FS change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 31, 2024. The passing of the guidon from McCarthy to Merril symbolizes the acceptance of command from the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Wolf Pack welcomes 2024-25 leaders

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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Wolf Pack welcomes 2024-25 leaders

Col. Michael McCarthy, left, 8th Operations Group commander, passes the 8th Operations Support Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Mark Jaszczak, 8th OSS incoming commander, during the 8th OSS change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 31, 2024. The passing of the guidon to Jaszczak symbolizes his assuming command of the 8th OSS. (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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New 8th Maintenance Group commander takes charge at Kunsan

Col. Casey Crabill, 8th Maintenance Group incoming commander, speaks during the 8th MXG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2024. The 8th MXG provides munitions, aircraft maintenance and maintenance operations support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Wolf Pack welcomes 2024-25 leaders

Col. Matthew Gaetke, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, passes the 8th Maintenance Group guidon to Col. Casey Crabill, right, 8th MXG incoming commander, during the 8th MXG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2024. The passing of the guidon to Crabill symbolizes his assuming command of the 8th MXG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Colonel Derrick R. Franck

Official Photo of Colonel Derrick R. Franck

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New 8th Maintenance Group commander takes charge at Kunsan

Col. Casey Crabill, 8th Maintenance Group incoming commander, renders his first salute as commander during the 8th MXG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2024. The 8th MXG provides proper equipment and efficient maintenance on Kunsan’s F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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New 8th Maintenance Group commander takes charge at Kunsan

Col. Matthew Gaetke, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, gives the guidon to Col. Casey Crabill, 8th Maintenance Group incoming commander, during the 8th MXG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2024. Crabill assumed command of the 8th MXG from Col. Bradley Altman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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New 8th Maintenance Group commander takes charge at Kunsan

Col. Matthew Gaetke, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, receives the 8th Maintenance Group guidon from Col. Bradley Altman, 8th MXG outgoing commander, during the 8th MXG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 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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New 8th Maintenance Group commander takes charge at Kunsan

Col. Matthew Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, speaks to attendees of the 8th Maintenance Group change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2024. During the ceremony, Col. Bradley Altman relinquished command of the 8th MXG to Col. Casey Crabill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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New 8th Maintenance Group commander takes charge at Kunsan

Members assigned to the 8th Maintenance Group render a salute during the 8th Maintenance Group change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2024. Service members salute the flag during the playing of the National Anthem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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New 8th Maintenance Group commander takes charge at Kunsan

Col. Casey Crabill, 8th Maintenance Group incoming commander, renders his first salute to the Airmen of the 8th MXG during the 8th MXG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2024. As the new 8th MXG commander, Cabrill will be responsible for daily flying and maintenance operations for 40 F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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New 8th Maintenance Group commander takes charge at Kunsan

Col. Bradley Altman, 8th Maintenance Group outgoing commander, renders his last salute as the commander during the 8th MXG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2024. During the ceremony, Altman relinquished command of the 8th MXG to Col. Casey Crabill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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New 8th Maintenance Group commander takes charge at Kunsan

Republic of Korea Air Force Lt. Col. Chu, Maeng-Chul, 38th Aviation Mechanics commander, presents Col. Bradley Altman, 8th Maintenance Group outgoing commander, with the ROKAF Letter of Appreciation during the 8th MXG change of command at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2024. During the ceremony, Col. Bradley Altman relinquished command of the 8th MXG to Col. Casey Crabill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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