The 4th Fighter Wing welcomed Col. Brian Novchich as its new commander during a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, May 29, 2026.
Maj. Gen. Steven Behmer, Fifteenth Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony as Col. Morgan Lohse relinquished the guidon, marking Novchich’s assumption of command and the beginning of his leadership of the 4 FW. (U.S. Air Force Video by Airman 1st Class Kevin Cumpa, 1st Lt. Jason Pannell, SSgt Sean Martin)
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. — Following an extensive overhaul and modernization process, an F-15E Strike Eagle returned to the 4th Fighter Wing on May 28, 2026, bringing advanced capabilities back to the operational fleet and securing its status against near-term divestment.
