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20th FW changes command

Bridie Hicok, wife of incoming 20th Fighter Wing commander U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Hicok, right, looks at her children during a change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 7, 2024. The Hicok family arrived at Shaw in July 2021, as Col. Kevin Hicok took the position of 20th FW deputy commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Owen)

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20th FW changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Hicok, incoming 20th Fighter Wing commander, speaks to assembled guests during a change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 7, 2024. The ceremony allowed members of the 20th FW to witness the transition of leadership, as well as Hicok’s move from deputy commander to commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Owen)

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20th FW changes command

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Lyons, Fifteenth Air Force commander, left, passes the 20th Fighter Wing guidon to Col. Kevin Hicok, incoming 20th FW commander, during a change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 7, 2024. Acceptance of the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command of the wing to Hicok. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Owen)

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20th FW changes command

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Lyons, Fifteenth Air Force commander, left, receives the 20th Fighter Wing guidon from Col. Kristoffer Smith, outgoing 20th FW commander, during a change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 7, 2024. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command from Smith as the commanding officer of the 20th FW after two years of leading the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Owen)

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20th FW changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristoffer Smith, center top, receives a final salute as commander of the 20th Fighter Wing during a change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 7, 2024. Traditionally, members will receive a first salute upon accepting command of a unit and a final salute before relinquishing command to the next person. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Owen)

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20th FW changes command

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Lyons, Fifteenth Air Force commander, left, presents the Legion of Merit to Col. Kristoffer Smith, outgoing 20th Fighter Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 7, 2024. The Legion of Merit is awarded to U.S. military service members for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Owen)

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20th FW changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Hicok, incoming 20th Fighter Wing commander, smiles at his wife and children during a 20th FW change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 7, 2024. Hicok, who arrived at Shaw with his family in July 2021, is an accomplished F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with over 2,000 flying hours, including 191 combat hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Owen)

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20th FW changes command

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Isaac Archibeque, 77th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, reveals the name of Col. Kevin Hicok, incoming 20th Fighter Wing commander, on the 20th FW flagship F-16C Fighting Falcon during a change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 7, 2024. Each aircraft in the fleet carries the name of its pilot and the dedicated crew chief in charge of its maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Owen)

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20th FW changes command

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing salute during a performance of the national anthem at a 20th FW change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 7, 2024. The ceremony recognized Col. Kristoffer Smith, the outgoing 20th FW commander, as he relinquished command of the wing to Col. Kevin Hicok, previously the 20th FW deputy commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Owen)

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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 2022, 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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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, 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, 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

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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