35th Fighter Squadron welcomes new commander

35th Fighter Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Marshall, right, assumes command of the 35th Fighter Squadron from U.S. Air Force Col. Ruben Amezaga, 8th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 12, 2026. The 35th FS projects “Fight Tonight” combat airpower to deter adversaries, helping to secure the Korean Peninsula and provide stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

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35th Fighter Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Basala, right, relinquishes command of the 35th Fighter Squadron to U.S. Air Force Col. Ruben Amezaga, 8th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 12, 2026. The 35th FS works to provide “Fight Tonight!” airpower in defense of the Korean Peninsula and is a critical part of the U.S.-ROK Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

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35th Fighter Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Basala, 35th Fighter Squadron commander, right, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from U.S. Air Force Col. Ruben Amezaga, 8th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 12, 2026. The 35th FS’s mission is to plan and execute combat operations in defense of the Korean Peninsula, to include air interdiction, suppression of enemy air defenses, defensive counter air and close air support missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

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35th Fighter Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Marshall, 35th Fighter Squadron commander, renders his first salute to a member of the 35th FS during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 12, 2026. The 35th FS’s mission is to plan and execute combat operations in defense of the Korean Peninsula, to include air interdiction, suppression of enemy air defenses, defensive counter air and close air support missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

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35th Fighter Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Basala, 35th Fighter Squadron commander, renders his final salute to a member of the 35th FS during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 12, 2026. The 35th FS’s continuous presence and integration with regional partners reinforces the U.S.-ROK Alliance while providing commanders with flexible, lethally effective strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Marshall, right, assumes command of the 35th Fighter Squadron from U.S. Air Force Col. Ruben Amezaga, 8th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 12, 2026. The 35th FS projects “Fight Tonight” combat airpower to deter adversaries, helping to secure the Korean Peninsula and provide stability across the Pacific.