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Decree of honor signed between GAF 2nd FS and USAF 310th FS

German Air Forces Maj. Gen. Peter Klement (left), GAF’s Flying Unit commander, stands with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander following the signing of a decree of honor between the Airmen of the 310th Fighter Squadron and the 2nd Flying Squadron of the Tactical Air Wing 33, June 25, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The partnership between the GAF and Luke AFB began in 2000 when German fighter pilots assigned to the Cactus Star Fighter Squadron trained on F-104 Starfighters alongside USAF fighter pilots assigned to the 63rd Fighter Squadron. Continued traditions and acts such as this, strengthen relationships with the USAF and international partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Decree of honor signed between GAF 2nd FS and USAF 310th FS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, reads a decree of honor between the Airmen of the 310th Fighter Squadron and the 2nd Flying Squadron of the Tactical Air Wing 33 following its signing, June 25, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The decree represented a partnership between the Cactus Star FS, the 33rd Wing 2nd FS, and the 310th at Luke AFB. Continued traditions and acts such as this, strengthen relationships with the USAF and international partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Decree of honor signed between GAF 2nd FS and USAF 310th FS

German Air Forces Maj. Gen. Peter Klement (left), GAF’s Flying Unit commander, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander sign a decree of honor between the Airmen of the 310th Fighter Squadron and the 2nd Flying Squadron of the Tactical Air Wing 33, June 25, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The partnership between the GAF and Luke AFB began in 2000 when German fighter pilots assigned to the Cactus Star Fighter Squadron trained on F-104 Starfighters alongside USAF fighter pilots assigned to the 63rd Fighter Squadron. Continued traditions and acts such as this, strengthen relationships with the USAF and international partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Decree of honor signed between GAF 2nd FS and USAF 310th FS

German Air Forces Maj. Gen. Peter Klement (left), GAF’s Flying Unit commander, speaks to U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander prior to the signing of a decree of honor between the Airmen of the 310th Fighter Squadron and the 2nd Flying Squadron of the Tactical Air Wing 33, June 25, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The decree represented a partnership between the Cactus Star FS, the 33rd Wing 2nd FS, and the 310th at Luke AFB. Continued traditions and acts such as this, strengthen relationships with the USAF and international partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (center), 56th Fighter Wing commander poses for a photo with family and 56th FW Airmen after his finial flight, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The final flight, commonly known as a fini flight, is a tradition for pilots and some aircrew members who are retiring or moving to another base. Rueschhoff is a command pilot with over 2,900 hours in the F-35 and A-10, including 267 combat hours and has commanded at the squadron, group, and wing levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander is sprayed after his final flight, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base. The final flight, commonly known as a fini flight, is a tradition for pilots and some aircrew members who are retiring or moving to another base. Part of the tradition is getting hosed with water by fellow Airmen as soon as they step out of the aircraft after the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, struggles out of the grasp of his fellow Airmen while they attempt to tie him up after his finial flight, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base. Rueschhoff is a command pilot with over 2,900 hours in the F-35 and A-10, including 267 combat hours and has commanded at the squadron, group, and wing levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, is sprayed with water after his finial flight, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The final flight, commonly known as a fini flight, is a tradition for pilots and some aircrew members who are retiring or moving to another base. Part of the tradition is getting hosed with water by fellow Airmen as soon as they step out of the aircraft after the flight. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, sprays people with a water gun from an F-35 Lightning II after his fini flight, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The final flight, commonly known as a fini flight, is a tradition for pilots and some aircrew members who are retiring or moving to another base. Part of the tradition is getting hosed with water by fellow Airmen as soon as they step out of the aircraft after the flight. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, returns in an F-35 Lightning II after his finialflight while his son renders him a salute, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The final flight, commonly known as a fini flight, is a tradition for pilots and certain aircrew members who are retiring or moving to another base. Rueschhoff is a command pilot with over 2,900 hours in the F-35 and A-10, including 267 combat hours and has commanded at the squadron, group, and wing levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander returns in an F-35 Lightning II after his finial flight while 56th FW Airmen salute, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The final flight, commonly known as a fini flight, is a tradition for pilots and certain aircrew members who are retiring or moving to another base. Rueschhoff is a command pilot with over 2,900 hours in the F-35 and A-10, including 267 combat hours and has commanded at the squadron, group, and wing levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

U.S. Air Force Airman Abilyn Minton (left), 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, cheers as she taxis Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander, for his finial flight, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. In July of 2022, after serving as Deputy Commander on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Rueschhoff assumed command of the 56th FW. After two years of serving at Luke AFB, he will relinquish command July of 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander, performs checks in an F-35 Lightning II before his finial flight while Staff Sgt. Aaron Robosky (left) and Senior Airman Abilyn Minton (middle), 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs prepare the jet, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The final flight, commonly known as a fini flight, is a tradition for pilots and certain aircrew members who are retiring or moving to another base. Rueschhoff is a command pilot with over 2,900 hours in the F-35 and A-10, including 267 combat hours and has commanded at the squadron, group, and wing levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander, prepares an F-35 Lightning II for takeoff before his finial flight while Senior Airman Abilyn Minton (bottom left), 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, observes, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. In July of 2022, after serving as Deputy Commander at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Rueschhoff assumed command of the 56th FW. After two years of serving at Luke AFB, he will relinquish command in July of 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, prepares for take-off in an F-35 Lightning II before his finial flight, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base. In July of 2022, after serving as Deputy Commander at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Rueschhoff assumed command of the 56th FW. After two years of serving at Luke AFB, he will relinquish command in July of 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (middle), 56th Fighter Wing commander, prepares an F-35 Lightning II for takeoff before his finial flight while 56th FW Airmen observe, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base. In July of 2022, after serving as Deputy Commander at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Rueschhoff assumed command of the 56th FW. After two years of serving at Luke AFB, he will relinquish command in July of 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (middle), 56th Fighter Wing commander, boards an F-35A Lightning II for his finial flight while Senior Airman Abilyn Minton (right), 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, observes, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The final flight, commonly known as a fini flight, is a tradition for pilots and certain aircrew members who are retiring or moving to another base. Rueschhoff is a command pilot with over 2,900 hours in the F-35 and A-10, including 267 combat hours and has commanded at the squadron, group, and wing levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander, smiles to Col. Matthew Johnston (left), 56th Operations Group commander, before Rueschhoff’s finial flight, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The final flight, commonly known as a fini flight, is a tradition for pilots and certain aircrew members who are retiring or moving to another base. Rueschhoff is a command pilot with over 2,900 hours in the F-35 and A-10, including 267 combat hours and has commanded at the squadron, group, and wing levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Col. Matthew Johnston (left), 56th Operations Group commander, prepare for Rueschhoff’s finial flight, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The final flight, commonly known as a fini flight, is a tradition for pilots and certain aircrew members who are retiring or moving to another base. Rueschhoff is a command pilot with over 2,900 hours in the F-35 and A-10, including 267 combat hours and has commanded at the squadron, group, and wing levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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A Knights Tale: The 308th Honors Heritage

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Kling (center right), poses in front of a 308th Fighter Squadron plaque with the seven service members in his family during a heritage tour, May 31, 2024 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Kling visited the 308th FS with over 20 members of his family, seven of whom have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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