General Hester's farewell message: An American Airman Published Nov. 29, 2007 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Gen. Paul V. Hester, Pacific Air Forces commander since July 2004, delivers a farewell message to Airmen in his command. "As we serve this great Nation in the Word's Best Air Force, the one constant through our Heritage is the "First Place" importance of PEOPLE," wrote General Hester. For the full message, click here.