Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristoffer Smith, left, and Col. Kevin Hicok, 20th Fighter Wing commander and deputy commander, step toward their aircraft during Smith’s fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Smith has served as the 20th FW commander since May of 2022, leading the operational readiness of the wing and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nehemiah Madera-Moss, left, 55th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, greets Col. Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing commander, during Smith’s fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Crew chiefs are responsible for maintaining the operational readiness of aircraft, providing 20th FW pilots with mission-capable jets ready to deliver combat airpower anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

U.S. Air Force Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing commander, performs pre-flight checks during his fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. As the 20th FW commander, Smith is responsible for the mission readiness of the wing’s 79 aircraft and 18 squadrons, stewardship of Shaw and the welfare of over 8,000 active duty Airmen, Soldiers and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

U.S. Air Force Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing commander, signals Airman 1st Class Nehemiah Madera-Moss, 55th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, before takeoff during his fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Smith is responsible for maintaining the mission readiness of wing aircraft and personnel, ensuring the 20th FW is capable of providing world-class airpower in defense of the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons piloted by U.S. Air Force Col. Kristoffer Smith and Col. Kevin Hicok, 20th Fighter Wing commander and deputy commander, taxi on the flightline during Smith’s fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Joined by family and friends, Air Force pilots perform fini flights to mark their departure from a unit or their last time flying an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon piloted by U.S. Air Force Col. Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing commander, takes off from the runway during his fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Smith was assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron in February of 2002, marking his legacy as a Shaw alumnus prior to his service as the 20th FW commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

A crowd of family, friends and colleagues gather on the flightline to greet U.S. Air Force Col. Kristoffer Smith after his fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Family, friends and colleagues joined Smith on the flightline to honor his final flight as the 20th FW commander, recognizing his contributions to the wing mission and the Airmen, Soldiers, civilians and families who call Shaw home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Hicok, left, and Col. Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing deputy commander and commander, greet each other after Smith’s fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. As the deputy commander, Hicok assists Smith in the direction of command policies and procedures while supervising and coordinating activities of the wing staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Hicok, left, and Col. Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing deputy commander and commander, pose for a photo after Smith’s fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Hicok works alongside Smith as the deputy commander, assisting in the formulation and direction of command policies and procedures, and supervises and coordinates activities of the wing staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing commander, poses for a photo with family after his fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Smith and his family joined Team Shaw in May of 2022 as he began his service as the 20th FW commander. As the commander, Smith is responsible for the mission readiness of the wing’s aircraft, squadrons and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing commander, poses for a photo with his spouse, Gayle Smith, after his fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Smith and his wife joined Team Shaw in May of 2022, working to support the wing’s mission and the welfare of the Airmen, Soldiers, civilians and families who call Shaw home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing commander, poses for a photo with family, friends and colleagues after his fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Family, friends and colleagues joined Smith on the flightline to honor his final flight as the 20th FW commander, recognizing his contributions to the wing mission and the Airmen, Soldiers, civilians and families who call Shaw home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

Published June 6, 2024
By Senior Airman Steven Cardo
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- U.S. Air Force Col. Kristoffer Smith, left, and Col. Kevin Hicok, 20th Fighter Wing commander and deputy commander, step toward their aircraft during Smith’s fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Smith has served as the 20th FW commander since May of 2022, leading the operational readiness of the wing and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander