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FORT SMITH, Ark. — National Aeronautics and Space Administration Administrator Jared Isaacman visited Ebbing Air National Guard Base today for a tour and to attend the 57th Fighter Squadron change of command ceremony.
Upon arrival, Isaacman was greeted by a delegation of base leadership, including Col. Jonathan Esparza, 188th Wing commander; Col. Dave Skalicky, 33rd Fighter Wing commander; and Col. Nicholas Ihde, 85th Fighter Group commander.
During the visit, Isaacman, an experienced pilot with more than 8,000 flight hours and certifications in multiple military aircraft—including the MiG-29 and T-38 Talon—was briefed by the 188th Wing and 33rd Fighter Wing leadership on Ebbing’s MQ-9 Reaper and F-35 Lightning II missions before touring the F-35 program's facilities.
Isaacman concluded his visit by attending the ceremony where his friend, Maj. David Fishel, assumed command of the 57th Fighter Squadron.
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Patricia J. Teare)
| Date Taken: | 06.18.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.19.2026 18:59 |
| Photo ID: | 9760325 |
| VIRIN: | 260618-Z-SO717-1001 |
| Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
| Size: | 4.44 MB |
| Location: | FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, US |
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