36th FS hosts change of command 2024

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Foster, 36th Fighter Squadron commander, gives his first speech to his squadron during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2024. Foster will lead the 36th FS in train to tactics and enable combat operations for the air interdiction, suppression of enemy air defenses, defensive counter air and close air support missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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36th FS hosts change of command 2024

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Foster, right, accepts command of the 36th Fighter Squadron from Col. Kathryn Gaetke, 51st Operations Group commander, left, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2024. Prior to taking command, Foster served as the 51st Operational Support Squadron director of operations for Osan AB, ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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36th FS hosts change of command 2024

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cory Farrer, right, relinquishes command of the 36th Fighter Squadron to Col. Kathryn Gaetke, 51st Operations Group commander, left, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2024. Farrer will move on to serve as the 52nd Operations Group deputy commander at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. A change of command ceremony marks a smooth leadership transition, essential for preserving unit cohesion within the 51st Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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36th FS hosts change of command 2024

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Foster, 36th Fighter Squadron commander, renders his first salute to Airmen from the 36th FS during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2024. The 36th FS is a combat ready squadron with the capability to conduct air interdiction, close air support and counter-air missions in both day and night conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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36th FS hosts change of command 2024

Published June 24, 2024
By Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Foster accepts command of the 36th Fighter Squadron from Col. Kathryn Gaetke, 51st Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2024. The 36th FS train to tactics and enable combat operations for the air interdiction, suppression of enemy air defenses, defensive counter air and close air support missions. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)