355th Fighter Squadron Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Erik Gonsalves, 355th Fighter Squadron commander, right, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from U.S. Air Force Col. Samuel Chipman, 354th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2026. The 355th FS is one of two fighter squadrons attached to the 354th Fighter Wing that utilizes F-35A Lightning II’s to provide suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counter-air missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski
VIRIN: 260814-F-WJ136-1021.JPG
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NIKON Z 8

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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71/10

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1/200

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320

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