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Former Nomad returns to command the 33rd FW

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Moga, outgoing 33rd Fighter Wing commander, surrenders the 33rd FW flag to U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander during a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 18, 2019. As the ceremony’s presiding officer, Wills presented Moga with the Legion of Merit in recognition of his exceptionally meritorious conduct as a commander and transferred command of the 33rd FW to U.S. Air Force Col. Jon Wheeler, the former vice commander of the 8th FW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Litteral)

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From one Gorilla to another

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Cochran assumes command of the 58th Fighter Squadron during a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 10, 2019. Cochran's father was the commander of the same squadron over 20 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Litteral)

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From one Gorilla to another

Lt. Col. Doug Cochran, 58th Fighter Squadron commander, presents Senior Airman Lee Wright with the Purple Heart for his actions following the KhobarTowers attack during a ceremony July 1996 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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58 FS honors former Gorilla

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Powell, 58th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, walks with Tambrie McKinney, wife of retired Air Force Lt. Col. George "Buckshot" McKinney Jr., after Powell's flight with George's ashes at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, May 28, 2019. Powell volunteered to take George's ashes with him during a flight to honor the former fighter pilot who mentored him from the time he was a cadet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cassidy Woody)

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58 FS honors former Gorilla

Family and friends of retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. George "Buckshot" McKinney Jr. gathered at the 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, for a memorial flight of McKinney's ashes on May 28, 2019. McKinney served in the 58th FS during 1970 - 1973 and with retired Air Force Lt. Col. Darrell Simmonds is recorded as the first F-4 crew to take down two MiG 17s by gun. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cassidy Woody)

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58 FS honors former Gorilla

Tambrie McKinney, widow of retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. George "Buckshot" McKinney Jr., listens during a remembrance gathering for her husband at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on May 28, 2019. Tambrie reached out to the 58th Fighter Squadron for a memorial flight for her husband's ashes since his last wish was "to fly with the 58th FS one last time". (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cassidy Woody)

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58 FS honors former Gorilla

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Powell, 58th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, and Tambrie McKinney, widow of retired Air Force Lt. Col. George "Buckshot" McKinney Jr., presents George McKinney's framed flight jacket during his remembrance gathering at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on May 28, 2019. Tambrie donated his flight jacket from his time in the 58th FS in hopes it would inspire future fighter pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cassidy Woody)

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58 FS honors former Gorilla

Tambrie McKinney, widow of retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. George "Buckshot" McKinney Jr., gives a speech at her husband's remembrance gathering to thank everyone who was involved, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on May 28, 2019. Tambrie also spoke about her husband's dedication to the Air Force, his desire to return to Eglin AFB when he retired, and his final wish "to fly with the 58th FS one last time." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cassidy Woody)

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Navy F-35C Squadron Deactivated at Eglin

A U.S. Navy Sailor marshals out the last VFA-101 F-35C Lightning II to depart Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, May 23, 2019. After seven years, U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101, aka the “Grim Reapers” deactivated at Eglin AFB, Florida, on May 23, 2019, and assets were consolidated to Naval Air Station Lemoore, California.

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Navy F-35C Squadron Deactivated at Eglin

U.S. Navy Sailors welcome leadership to the VFA-101 deactivation ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, May 23, 2019. After seven years, U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101, aka the “Grim Reapers” deactivated at Eglin AFB, Florida, on May 23, 2019, and assets were consolidated to Naval Air Station Lemoore, California.

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Navy F-35C Squadron Deactivated at Eglin

U.S. Navy leadership listens to the VFA-101 deactivation ceremony speaker Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, May 23, 2019. After seven years, U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101, aka the “Grim Reapers” deactivated at Eglin AFB, Florida, on May 23, 2019, and assets were consolidated to Naval Air Station Lemoore, California.

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Navy F-35C Squadron Deactivated at Eglin

Two U.S. Navy pilots walk to the fly out VFA-101's last F-35C Lightning II to depart Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, May 23, 2019. After seven years, U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101, aka the “Grim Reapers” deactivated at Eglin AFB, Florida, on May 23, 2019, and assets were consolidated to Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Cassidy Woody)

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Navy F-35C Squadron Deactivated at Eglin

A U.S. Navy Sailor smiles during the preflight inspection of VFA-101's last F-35C Lightning II to depart Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, May 23, 2019. After seven years, U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101, aka the “Grim Reapers” deactivated at Eglin AFB, Florida, on May 23, 2019, and assets were consolidated to Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Cassidy Woody)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Wessling, 33rd Fighter Wing wing staff superintendent, helps his daughter practice her writing and reading skills in his office Apr. 25, 2019, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. April 25th is "National Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day" and Wessling decided to show his son and daughter his daily life at work. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Cassidy Woody)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Wessling, 33rd Fighter Wing wing staff superintendent, and his daughter pose for a photo in his office Apr. 25, 2019, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. April is "Month of the Military Child" across the Department of Defense and Wessling takes every opportunity to spend time with his children who join him on his military journey. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Cassidy Woody)

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Joint experience helps 33 FW Airman see the big picture

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dat Trinh, 33rd Operations Group administrative technician, supported Exercise Key Resolve, Feb. 22 through Mar. 17, 2019 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (Courtesy photo)

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Joint experience helps 33 FW Airman see the big picture

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dat Trinh, 33rd Operations Group administrative technician, supported Exercise Key Resolve, Feb. 22 through Mar. 17, 2019 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (Courtesy photo)

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Joint experience helps 33 FW Airman see the big picture

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dat Trinh, 33rd Operations Group administrative technician, supported Exercise Key Resolve, Feb. 22 through Mar. 17, 2019 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (Courtesy photo)

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Joint experience helps 33 FW Airman see the big picture

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dat Trinh, 33rd Operations Group administrative technician, supported Exercise Key Resolve, Feb. 22 through Mar. 17, 2019 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (Courtesy photo)

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Nomads attend Air Warfare Symposium

Airmen from the 33rd Fighter Wing pose for a photo at the Air Force Association’s professional development event, the Air Warfare Symposium, on Feb. 28, 2019 in Orlando, Fla. The symposium brings together Air Force senior leaders and leaders in industry, academia, and government to address the challenges the Air Force faces today and in the future. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 1st Lt Savannah Stephens)

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