Commander's final flight at Shaw Air Force Base
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 on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base. 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
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal
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 on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots' departure from a unit, which includes a celebration with family and fr
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal
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. 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
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 on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base. 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
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 on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base. Crew chiefs are responsible for maintaining aircraft readiness to ensure all components are in safe operating order, and their expertise is critic
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal
Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich parks an F-16 Fighting Falcon after completing his final flight as the AFCENT commander 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. Christopher Hubenthal
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 on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base. 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
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 on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base. 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
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal
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Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, completed his final flight as the AFCENT commander on Tuesday, April 9, at Shaw Air Force Base. 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.