Photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski | Nellis Air Force Base | 08.12.2025
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael R. Drowley, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center commander, stands with family, friends and fellow Airmen after his fini flight in an F-35 Lightning II at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 8, 2025. The tradition marks a pilot’s final flight at a duty station or in their career and is typically commemorated with a warm send-off by loved ones and......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski | Nellis Air Force Base | 08.12.2025
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael R. Drowley, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center commander, is congratulated by his dad, Bob and wife, Jamie, after his fini flight in an F-35 Lightning II at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 8, 2025. The event marked a milestone in Drowley’s career, honoring his final flight in the aircraft during his current assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski | Nellis Air Force Base | 08.12.2025
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael R. Drowley, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center commander, is splashed following his fini flight in an F-35 Lighnting II at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 8, 2025. The fini flight is a long-standing Air Force tradition that marks a pilot’s final flight in a specific aircraft or assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski | Nellis Air Force Base | 08.12.2025
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael R. Drowley, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center commander, returns from his fini flight in an F-35 Lightning II at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 8, 2025. The flight marked his final sortie in the aircraft during his current assignment, in keeping with a longstanding Air Force tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski | Nellis Air Force Base | 08.12.2025
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael R. Drowley, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center commander, taxis in after his fini flight in an F-35 Lightning II at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 8, 2025. A fini flight is a longstanding Air Force tradition that marks a pilot’s final flight in a specific aircraft or assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski | Nellis Air Force Base | 06.12.2025
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jonathon, left, and Tech. Sgt. Jesus Gomez, both 826th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chiefs, unveil Lt. Col. Ryan Young, 65th Aggressor Squadron incoming commander’s name on the side of his F-35 during a change of command ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 12, 2025. The name unveiling signifies the official assumption of command and......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski | Nellis Air Force Base | 06.12.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Young, 65th Aggressor Squadron commander, delivers remarks during his change of command ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 12, 2025. Taking command is a pivotal responsibility, ensuring the unit continues providing realistic adversary training to enhance Air Force pilot combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski | Nellis Air Force Base | 06.12.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. John G.J. DeLion, left, 57th Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Ryan Young, 65th Aggressor Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 12, 2025. The exchange of the guidon symbolizes the official transfer of leadership, ensuring continuity in the squadron’s mission preparing Air Force......
