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191102-VM449-047

Maj. Gen. David Baldwing, The Adjutant General, California National Guard, hands the 144th Fighter Wing guidon to Col. Jeremiah Cruz, 144th Fighter Wing commander, during his Assumption of Command ceremony, at the Fresno Air National Guard Base Oct. 2, 2019. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Charles Vaughn)

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191102-VM449-020

The official party, Airmen and guests stand and salute for the singing of the National Anthem during the Assumption of Command ceremony held for Col. Jeremiah Cruz, the new 144th Fighter Wing commander, at the Fresno Air National Guard Base Oct. 2, 2019. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Charles Vaughn)

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191102-VM449-016

Airmen assigned to the 144th Fighter Wing salute the official party at the Assumption of Command ceremony for Col. Jeremiah Cruz,144th Fighter Wing commander, at the Fresno Air National Guard Base Oct. 2, 2019. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Charles Vaughn)

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191102-VM449-003

Airmen from the 144th Fighter Wing stand in formation prior to the Assumption of Command ceremony for Col. Jeremiah Cruz, the new wing commander, at the Fresno Air National Guard Base Oct. 2, 2019. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Charles Vaughn)

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Final Flight in the F-15C

U.S. Air Force Maj. Brett “Duke” Faber completed his final flight in the F-15C Eagle with the 144th Fighter Wing Sept. 11, 2019. His brother, Capt. Matthew Faber, who is also a fighter pilot with the unit, flew with him during his final training mission. Maj. Faber is beginning a position as an Introductory to Fighter Fundamentals instructor at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. As is customary, he was welcomed back by two fire-engine water arcs as he taxied to the aircraft’s parking spot. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Jason Sanchez)

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Final Flight in the F-15C

U.S. Air Force Maj. Brett “Duke” Faber completed his final flight in the F-15C Eagle with the 144th Fighter Wing Sept. 11, 2019. His brother, Capt. Matthew Faber, who is also a fighter pilot with the unit, flew with him during his final training mission. Maj. Faber is beginning a position as an Introductory to Fighter Fundamentals instructor at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. As is customary, he was welcomed back by two fire-engine water arcs as he taxied to the aircraft’s parking spot. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Jason Sanchez)

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Incentive Flight

Mr. Chris Pacheco, owner of 940 AM ESPN Radio Fresno and honorary commander of the 144th Operations Support Flight, received an incentive flight in an F-15C Eagle, flown by U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Lt. Col. Jonathan “Jersey” Burd, Sept. 4, 2019. Mr. Pacheco is a community leader in Fresno Calif. And has served as an honorary commander for the past two years. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Jason Sanchez)

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State Partnership Program International Training

As part of the State Partnership Program, the 144th Fighter Wing was able to give six pilots from the Ukrainian Air Force familiarization flights so that they could experience American air traffic control procedures for a civilian air space. This training enables both the American and Ukrainian fighter pilots to meet NATO interoperability goals. An F-15D Eagle from the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field, Oregon was used to conduct the training missions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Jason Sanchez)

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Operations Group Commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert "Tiger" Swertfager assumed command of the 144th Operations Group, Sept. 8, 2019, in the maintenance hangar at the Fresno Air National Guard Base, Calif. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Jason Sanchez)

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Maintenance Group Commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher "Cliff" Ridlon assumed command of the 144th Maintenance Group, Sept. 8, 2019, in the maintenance hangar at the Fresno Air National Guard Base, Calif. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Jason Sanchez)

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190601-Z-BT533-0001

Maj. Gen. Gregory Jones, California Air National Guard commander, had lunch with members of the 144th Fighter Wing while visiting the Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, June 1, 2019. Maj. Gen. Jones’s visit provided an opportunity to talk with members of the 144th FW about their experiences and perspective. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Christian Jadot)

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190601-Z-BT533-0004

Chief Master Sgt. Adrian Davis administers the Senior Non-Commission Officer’s Oath to the most recently promoted master sergeants of the 144th Fighter Wing during an induction ceremony at the Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, June 1, 2019. The recently promoted master sergeants were charged with increased responsibilities and authority as they accepted the leadership role of their new rank. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Christian Jadot)

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190601-Z-BT533-0003

Maj. Gen. Gregory Jones, California Air National Guard commander, meets Maj. Joseph Carlos, 144th Security Forces Squadron commander, while visiting the Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, June 1, 2019. Maj. Gen. Jones talked with Airmen to discuss expectations and answer questions at the 144th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Christian Jadot)

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190601-Z-BT533-0002

Maj. Gen. Gregory Jones, California Air National Guard commander, talks with Master Sgt. Thomas Crane, 144th Logistics Readiness Squadron, first sergeant, at the Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, June 1, 2019. Maj. Gen. Jones visit consisted of meeting and interacting with members of the 144th Fighter Wing to gain perspective and mission updates from various Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Christian Jadot)

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Australian, U.S. Airmen conduct joint flying operations

U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 194th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS), California Air National Guard, step to their F-15C Eagles during Exercise Diamond Storm at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Northern Territory, May 13, 2019. The 194th EFS helped RAAF Airmen complete an Air Warfare Instructor Course that also went through Exercise Diamond Shield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards)

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Australian, U.S. Airmen conduct joint flying operations

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 194th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, California Air National Guard, takes off while a Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A Hornet taxis during Exercise Diamond Storm at RAAF Base Darwin, Northern Territory, May 10, 2019. Both aircraft completed bilateral flying operations together to enhance air cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards)

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Australian, U.S. Airmen conduct joint flying operations

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 194th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, California Air National Guard, takes off during Exercise Diamond Storm at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Northern Territory, May 9, 2019. Exercises and training opportunities like Diamond Storm help the U.S. build stronger a relationship and enhance interoperability with its Australian ally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards)

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190303-Z-VM499-488

U. S. Air Force Airman First Class Kimberly Self, 144th Fighter Wing and Staff Sgt. Michael Ahrens, 144th Maintenance Group, talk with excited fans following an F-15C Eagle flyover flown by the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing over Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., March 3, 2019. The flyover celebrated the upcoming release of Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” that debuts in theaters on March 8, 2019, the same day that the super hero begins encounters at Disney California Adventure Park. The United States Air Force and California Air National Guard collaborated in the making of the film. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Charles Vaughn)

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190303-Z-VM499-281

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets pose with theme park visitors following an F-15C Eagle fighter jet flyover at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., March 3, 2019. The U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Air Force, and California Air National Guard all advised and collaborated in the making of the Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” which debuts in theaters on March 8, 2019. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Charles Vaughn)

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190303-Z-VM499-267

U. S. Air Force Airmen and family members join together following a F-15C Eagle flyover, flown by Maj. Cory Sambol, Capt. Christopher Lacroix, and Capt. Skylar Bautista, 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard over Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., March 3, 2019. The flyover celebrated the upcoming release of Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” that debuts in theaters on March 8, 2019, the same day that the superhero begins encounters at Disney California Adventure Park. The 144th Fighter Wing and U.S. Air Force collaborated in the making of the film. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Charles Vaughn

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