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Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, parks an F-16 Fighting Falcon after completing his final flight as the AFCENT commander April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots’ departure from a unit, or the last time they fly an aircraft. As the commander, Grynkewich leads AFCENT, in concert with partners, to deliver dominant Coalition combat power and integrated Command and Control to secure and stabilize the region. ((U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Hubenthal)
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Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, parks an F-16 Fighting Falcon after completing his final flight as the AFCENT commander, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots’ departure from a unit, or the last time they fly an aircraft. As the AFCENT commander, Grynkewich is responsible for maintaining and fielding combat-ready forces in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Airman 1st Class Chelsea Kindle, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, guides Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, to his parking spot as he completes his final flight as AFCENT commander, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots’ departure from a unit, or the last time they fly an aircraft. As a combat-rated pilot within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Grynkewich maintains currency and capacity to fly combat operations alongside his deployed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, completes his final flight as the AFCENT commander, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots’ departure from a unit, which includes a celebration with family and friends along the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, thanks Airman 1st Class Chelsea Kindle, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, for her support to his final flight as the AFCENT commander April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Crew Chiefs are responsible for maintaining aircraft readiness to ensure all components are in safe operating order, and their expertise is critical to enabling combat sortie generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, speaks with Airman 1st Class Jose Burgos Arroyo, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, after completing his final flight as the AFCENT commander, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Crew Chiefs are responsible for maintaining aircraft readiness to ensure all components are in safe operating order, and their expertise is critical to enabling combat sortie generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, center right, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, and his spouse, Shannon Grynkewich, center left, pose for a group photo with AFCENT Airmen and senior leaders during Gen. Grynkewich’s final flight as the AFCENT commander, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots’ departure from a unit, which includes a celebration with family and friends along the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Members of Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) congratulate Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, right, 9th AF (AFCENT) commander, during his final flight as AFCENT commander, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots’ departure from a unit after a successful tour, which often includes celebrating among friends and family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, and his spouse, Shannon Grynkewich, talk to their son via video call during Gen. Grynkewich’s final flight as the AFCENT commander, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots’ departure from a unit, which often includes a celebration among family, friends, and Airmen upon landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, refuels his F-22A Raptor from a KC-10 Extender over the Persian Gulf, June 30, 2017. Harrigian served as the wingman of outgoing 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Charles S. Corcoran during his fini-flight. The two generals flew in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve and the fight against ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marjorie A. Bowlden)
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1st Lt. Erin, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Raptor Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in-charge, signals to Brig. Gen. Charles S. Corcoran, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, after his fini-flight June 30, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Corcoran’s last flight with the 380 AEW follows an Air Force tradition dating back to World War II where upon completion of an aircrew member’s final flight they are doused with water and congratulated by their comrades in arms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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Brig. Gen. Charles S. Corcoran, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, embraces Lt. Col. "Shell", 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, at his fini-flight June 30, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Shell, an F-22 pilot himself, has known the general since Corcoran was a major. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170630-F-DL987-068

Brig. Gen. Charles S. Corcoran, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, climbs down from an F-22 Raptor while being sprayed with water at his fini-flight June 30, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. After his tenure as 380 AEW commander, Corcoran is slated to assume the position of Deputy Chief of Staff for NATO Air Operations at Allied Air Command Headquarters, Ramstein, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170630-F-DL987-119

Brig. Gen. Charles S. Corcoran, left, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, shares a word with Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, at his fini-flight June 30, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Harrigian, a captain at the time, previously served as an instructor to then 2nd Lt. Charles Corcoran. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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Brig. Gen. Charles S. Corcoran, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, gets sprayed with water at his fini-flight June 30, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Members of the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department sprayed the general with a fire hose. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170630-F-DL987-227

Brig. Gen. Charles S. Corcoran, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, walks to greet Airmen of the 380 AEW at his fini-flight June 30, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Before departing, Corcoran greeted every Airman in attendance to thank them for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170630-F-DL987-029

Brig. Gen. Charles S. Corcoran, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, waves to Airmen of the 380 AEW at his fini-flight June 30, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Corcoran is an experienced command pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base

Fire engines with the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department give U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Darren James, wing commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, a water salute after completing his fini-flight at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 29, 2017. The fini-flight is a time honored aviation tradition which marks the end of James’s flying status as wing commander of the 379th AEW. During his time as Wing Commander, James flew over 325 hours and 40 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base

A U.S. Air Force airman with the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 29, 2017. The KC- 135 Stratotanker Aircraft Commander, Brig. Gen. Darren James, wing commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, just completed his fini-flight. The fini-flight is a time honored aviation tradition which marks the end of James’ flying status as wing commander of the 379th AEW. During his time as wing commander, James flew over 325 hours and 40 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Darren James, wing commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, prepares to exit a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 29, 2017. James just completed his fini-flight which is a time honored aviation tradition that marks the end of his flying status as wing commander of the 379th AEW. During James’ time as wing commander, he flew over 325 hours and 40 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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