Col. Patrick Malackowski took his final flight as the 51st Fighter Wing commander here July 12. Members of the 51st Maintenance Squadron said farewell during the wing commander's last stroll down the flight-line. Colonel Malackowski served as wing commander of the 51st FW since December 2009. He and his family will depart Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea and head to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, where he will become the 13th Air Force vice commander. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez)

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Col. Patrick Malackowski took his final flight as the 51st Fighter Wing commander here July 12. Friends and family said farewell during the wing commander's last stroll down the flight-line. Colonel Malackowski served as wing commander of the 51st FW since December 2009. He and his family will depart Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea and head to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, where he will become the 13th Air Force vice commander. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez)

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51st Fighter Wing commander takes final flight

Col. Patrick Malackowski took his final flight as the 51st Fighter Wing commander here July 12. Colonel Malackowski served as wing commander of the 51st FW since December 2009. He and his family will depart Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea and head to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, where he will become the 13th Air Force vice commander. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez)

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Col. Patrick Malackowski took his final flight as the 51st Fighter Wing commander here July 12. The 51st Command Chief Master Sergeant and crew members hosed down the colonel with champagne and water, to celebrate his final flight. Colonel Malackowski served as wing commander of the 51st FW since December 2009. He and his family will depart Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea and head to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, where he will become the 13th Air Force vice commander. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez)

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Col. Patrick Malackowski took his final flight as the 51st Fighter Wing commander here July 12. The 51st Command Chief Master Sergeant and crew members hosed down the colonel with champagne and water, to celebrate his final flight. Colonel Malackowski served as wing commander of the 51st FW since December 2009. He and his family will depart Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea and head to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, where he will become the 13th Air Force vice commander. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez)

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51st Fighter Wing commander takes final flight

Published July 12, 2011
By Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez
51st Fighter Wing Public Affaris

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Col. Patrick Malackowski took his final flight as the 51st Fighter Wing commander here July 12. Colonel Malackowski served as wing commander of the 51st FW since December 2009. He and his family will depart Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea and head to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, where he will become the 13th Air Force vice commander. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez)