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U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarskis, 8th Fighter Wing commander, addresses attendees during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2024. Kasarskis was previously stationed at Kunsan as a member of the 35th Fighter Squadron from 2005-2006.

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarskis, 8th Fighter Wing commander, addresses attendees during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2024. Kasarskis was previously stationed at Kunsan as a member of the 35th Fighter Squadron from 2005-2006. (Senior Airman James Johnson, U.S. Air Force)

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarskis, 8th Fighter Wing commander, addresses attendees during the 8th FW change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2024. Kasarskis was previously stationed at Kunsan as a member of the 35th Fighter Squadron from 2005-2006.

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