425th Change of Command Ceremony 2025

U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, 56th Operations Group commander, hands the guidon to Lt. Col. Andrew Bolint, incoming 425th Fighter Squadron commander, during the 425th FS Change of Command Ceremony, May 30, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Bolint is now responsible for all phases of combat training for F-16 Fighting Falcon aircrew, which includes the Republic of Singapore Air Force Foreign Military Sales personnel. Luke AFB regularly hosts foreign air force detachments, strengthening international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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425th Change of Command Ceremony 2025

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing present the colors during the 425th Fighter Squadron Change of Command Ceremony, May 30, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 425th FS, also known as the “Black Widows,” was activated at Luke AFB on Dec. 30, 1992. This squadron operates with a composition of U.S. Airmen and RSAF military and civilian personnel, a first of its kind at Luke AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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425th Change of Command Ceremony 2025

U.S. Air Force key leadership assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing bow their heads in prayer at the 425th Fighter Squadron Change of Command Ceremony, May 30, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The squadron focuses on training Republic of Singapore Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. Luke AFB regularly hosts foreign air force detachments, strengthening international trust. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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425th Change of Command Ceremony 2025

Republic of Singapore Air Force military members attend the 425th Fighter Squadron Change of Command Ceremony, May 30, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 425th FS, also known as the “Black Widows,” was activated at Luke AFB on Dec. 30, 1992. This squadron operates with a composition of U.S. Airmen and RSAF military and civilian personnel, a first of its kind at Luke AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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425th Change of Command Ceremony 2025

Republic of Singapore Air Force and U.S. Airmen observe the transfer of command from Lt. Col. Robert Hilby to Lt. Col. Andrew Bolint on the exterior of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 425th Fighter Squadron Change of Command Ceremony, May 30, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Bolint is responsible for all phases of combat training for F-16 Fighting Falcon aircrew, which includes the Republic of Singapore Air Force Foreign Military Sales personnel. Through its support of the 425th FS, Luke AFB actively contributes to strengthening international partnerships and global security cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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425th Change of Command Ceremony 2025

Republic of Singapore Air Force military members stand by during the 425th Fighter Squadron Change of Command Ceremony, May 30, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 425th FS conducts advanced F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot and maintenance training, integrating U.S. Airmen with RSAF members. This collaborative training environment at Luke AFB is essential for building shared defense capabilities and enhancing integration for future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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425th Change of Command Ceremony 2025

Published June 4, 2025
By A1C Belinda Guachun-Chichay
56th Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, 56th Operations Group commander, hands the guidon to Lt. Col. Andrew Bolint, incoming 425th Fighter Squadron commander, during the 425th FS Change of Command Ceremony, May 30, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Bolint is now responsible for all phases of combat training for F-16 Fighting Falcon aircrew, which includes the Republic of Singapore Air Force Foreign Military Sales personnel. Luke AFB regularly hosts foreign air force detachments, strengthening international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Belinda Guachun-Chichay)