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8th Fighter Wing changes command

From left to right: U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, and Col. Peter Kasarskis, shake hands following their change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025. A change of command ceremony is an American military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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8th Fighter Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, addresses the 8th Fighter Wing for the first time during a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025. A change of command ceremony is an American military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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8th Fighter Wing changes command

Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Bouchard, 8th Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, stands in formation during a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025. This change of command ceremony marked the transition from U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarskis, outgoing commander, to the incoming commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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8th Fighter Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Iverson, 7th Air Force commander, addresses the 8th Fighter Wing during a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025. This change of command ceremony marked the transition from U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarskis, outgoing commander, to the incoming commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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8th Fighter Wing changes command

The 8th Fighter Wing’s Col. Robin Olds heritage tail sits on static display during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025. During the ceremony, outgoing commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarskis relinquished command of the 8th Fighter Wing to the incoming commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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8th Fighter Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. James Davis, 8th Operations Support Squadron commander, renders a salute during the national anthem at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025. During the ceremony, outgoing commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarskis relinquished command of the 8th Fighter Wing to the incoming commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke. (U.S. Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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8th Fighter Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ethan Fredericks, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, unveils the new 8th Fighter Wing commander, Col. Kathryn Gaetke’s name on a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025. A change of command ceremony is an American military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Brosam)

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8th Fighter Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke renders her first salute as the 8th Fighter Wing commander to Col. Christopher Mulder, 8th FW deputy commander, during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025. A change of command ceremony is an American military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Brosam)

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8th Fighter Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke, right, accepts command of the 8th Fighter Wing from Lt. Gen. David Iverson, 7th Air Force commander, during the 8th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025. Gaetke took command of the Wolfpack from U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarskis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Brosam)

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8th Fighter Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarskis, right, relinquishes command of the 8th Fighter Wing to Lt. Gen. David Iverson, 7th Air Force commander, during the 8th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025. During the ceremony, Kasarskis relinquished command of the 8th Fighter Wing to the incoming commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Brosam)

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8th Fighter Wing changes command

Republic of Korea Air Force Col. Yang - Jae, Ham, 38th Fighter Group commander, presents a presidential watch and Order of National Security Merit Samil Medal on behalf of the acting president of the Republic of Korea, President Lee Ju-Ho, to U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarskis during the 8th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025. During the ceremony, Kasarskis relinquished command of the 8th FW to the incoming commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Brosam)

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8th Fighter Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Iverson, 7th Air Force commander, left, Col. Peter Kasarskis, and Col. Kathryn Gaetke, present arms during the playing of the U.S. National Anthem during the 8th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025. A change of command ceremony is an American military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Brosam)

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U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific Commander Highlights Growing Role of Space in Regional Security at Australian Space Summit

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir (stage center), USSF Indo-Pacific commander, participates in a joint panel at the Australian Space Summit in Sydney, Australia, May 27, 2025. During the conference, Mastalir discussed how allied space collaboration in the Indo-Pacific has become increasingly important while simultaneously supporting the security and stability of the region.

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U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific Commander Highlights Growing Role of Space in Regional Security at Australian Space Summit

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, USSF Indo-Pacific commander, delivers keynote remarks at the Australian Space Summit in Sydney, Australia, May 27, 2025. Mastalir discussed how allied space collaboration in the Indo-Pacific has become increasingly important while simultaneously supporting the security and stability of the region during the conference.

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Multinational service members from Indo-Pacific allied and partnered air forces wait to graduate from the Inter-Pacific Junior Enlisted Leader Forum (IPJELF) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 19, 2025. The IPJELF participants shared experiences and worked to form bonds to strengthen international partnerships and arm them with new connections and experiences to help the success of future partnered missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)

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Royal Australian Air Force Warrant Officer Anita Godfrey, Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy commandant, gives remarks during the Inter-Pacific Junior Enlisted Leader Forum (IPJELF) graduation at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 19, 2025. The academy aims to equip non-commissioned officers with the leadership skills and problem-solving methods needed to succeed in multinational operational environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sherree Cole, Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy operations superintendent, discusses how ribbons and badges worn on military uniforms differ with Royal Australian Airmen graduating from the Inter-Pacific Junior Enlisted Leader Forum (IPJELF) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 19, 2025. The academy aims to equip non-commissioned officers with the leadership skills and problem-solving methods needed to succeed in multinational operational environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)

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U.S. Air Force and multinational Air Forces service members graduating from the Inter-Pacific Junior Enlisted Leader Forum (IPJELF) pose for a group photo at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 19, 2025. The IPJELF participants shared experiences and worked to form bonds to strengthen international partnerships and arm them with new connections and experiences to help the success of future partnered missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sherree Cole, Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy operations superintendent, congratulates multinational Airmen graduating from the Inter-Pacific Junior Enlisted Leader Forum (IPJELF) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 19, 2025. The academy aims to equip non-commissioned officers with the leadership skills and problem-solving methods needed to succeed in multinational operational environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)

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COMPACAF visits the Keystone of the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, left, commander of Pacific Air Forces, receives a brief from U.S. Army Maj. Robert Knabel, right, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery executive officer, on the 1-1 ADA's mission set, and the capabilities of the MIM-104 Patriot launching system during an immersion tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2025. The Patriot is a highly mobile air defense guided missile system designed to engage and intercept any aerial threats, whether it be aircraft or tactical ballistic missiles, under any weather conditions and in natural or induced environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis Emilio Rios Calderon)

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