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U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Bishop, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron prior to his fini flight at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 6, 2020. Bishop assumed command of the 354th FW on July 6, 2018 and will be relinquishing command this summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Bishop, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, prepares for takeoff before his fini flight at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 6, 2020. During his command at Eielson, Bishop led the wing through four RED FLAG-Alaska exercises, directed the base during the COVID-19 pandemic and oversaw the arrival of the F-35A Lightning II aircraft arrival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Bishop, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, takes off during his fini flight at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 6, 2020. As commander of the 354th FW, Bishop is responsible for providing realistic combat adversary training to United States and allied forces in air, space, and information operations via RED FLAG-Alaska, Pacific Air Forces’ premier multinational large-force training exercise, and through PACAF’s only Aggressor Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Bishop, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, taxis his F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft onto the flight line during his fini flight at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 6, 2020. The fini flight is a tradition among pilots which celebrates their final flight as a member of the unit prior to reassignment or retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Bishop, the 354th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron with his son at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 6, 2020. As an aggressor pilot, Bishop flew the F-16 Fighting Falcon, but has also flown the F-35A Lightning II, F-15E Strike Eagle, T-38 and T-37. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Bishop, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, walks off of the flight line with his family after his fini flight at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 6, 2020. During his command at Eielson, Bishop led the wing through four RED FLAG-Alaska exercises, directed the base during the COVID-19 pandemic and oversaw the arrival of the F-35A Lightning II aircraft arrival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Bishop, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, and his wife Erin pose for a photo after his fini flight at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 6, 2020. The fini flight is a tradition among pilots which celebrates their final flight as a member of the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Bishop, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, walks off of the flight line with his family after his fini flight at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 6, 2020. Bishop and his family will be departing Eielson headed for the East coast where he will work at the Pentagon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

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Col. Bishop conducts fini-flight

Published May 13, 2020
By Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky
354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Bishop, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron prior to his fini flight at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 6, 2020. Bishop assumed command of the 354th FW on July 6, 2018 and will be relinquishing command this summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

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