354th Fighter Wing Welcomes New Command Chief

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ian Neske, right, assumes responsibility as the new command chief of the 354th Fighter Wing from U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Johnston, 354th FW commander, during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 2, 2026. Neske has been stationed at Eielson two times before becoming the new command chief, serving as the senior enlisted leader for the 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 356th Fighter Generation Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

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354th Fighter Wing Welcomes New Command Chief

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ian Neske, 354th Fighter Wing command chief, gives a speech during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 2, 2026. Neske has been stationed at Eielson two times before becoming the new command chief, serving as the senior enlisted leader for the 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 356th Fighter Generation Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

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354th Fighter Wing Welcomes New Command Chief

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ian Neske, 354th Fighter Wing command chief, gives a speech during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 2, 2026. A command chief serves as the primary enlisted advisor to the commander and speaks for the enlisted force on base in matters spanning training, morale, quality of life and more. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

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354th Fighter Wing Welcomes New Command Chief

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Johnston, 354th Fighter Wing commander, gives a speech during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 2, 2026. Assumption of responsibility ceremonies highlight the critical role of the senior enlisted leader in maintaining the morale, welfare and readiness of the force while fostering a culture of disciplined professionalism and resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

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354th Fighter Wing Welcomes New Command Chief

Airmen from the 354th Fighter Wing render salutes during the national anthem at an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 2, 2026. Assumption of responsibility ceremonies highlight the critical role of the senior enlisted leader in maintaining the morale, welfare and readiness of the force while fostering a culture of disciplined professionalism and resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

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354th Fighter Wing Welcomes New Command Chief

Published July 8, 2026
By Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski
354th Fighter Wing

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ian Neske, right, assumes responsibility as the new command chief of the 354th Fighter Wing from U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Johnston, 354th FW commander, during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 2, 2026. Neske has been stationed at Eielson two times before becoming the new command chief, serving as the senior enlisted leader for the 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 356th Fighter Generation Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)