Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, parks an F-16 Fighting Falcon after completing his final flight as the AFCENT commander, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots’ departure from a unit, or the last time they fly an aircraft. As the AFCENT commander, Grynkewich is responsible for maintaining and fielding combat-ready forces in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Airman 1st Class Chelsea Kindle, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, guides Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, to his parking spot as he completes his final flight as AFCENT commander, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots’ departure from a unit, or the last time they fly an aircraft. As a combat-rated pilot within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Grynkewich maintains currency and capacity to fly combat operations alongside his deployed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, parks an F-16 Fighting Falcon after completing his final flight as the AFCENT commander April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots’ departure from a unit, or the last time they fly an aircraft. As the commander, Grynkewich leads AFCENT, in concert with partners, to deliver dominant Coalition combat power and integrated Command and Control to secure and stabilize the region. ((U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Hubenthal)

Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, and his spouse, Shannon Grynkewich, talk to their son via video call during Gen. Grynkewich’s final flight as the AFCENT commander, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots’ departure from a unit, which often includes a celebration among family, friends, and Airmen upon landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Members of Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) congratulate Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, right, 9th AF (AFCENT) commander, during his final flight as AFCENT commander, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots’ departure from a unit after a successful tour, which often includes celebrating among friends and family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, center right, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, and his spouse, Shannon Grynkewich, center left, pose for a group photo with AFCENT Airmen and senior leaders during Gen. Grynkewich’s final flight as the AFCENT commander, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots’ departure from a unit, which includes a celebration with family and friends along the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, thanks Airman 1st Class Chelsea Kindle, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, for her support to his final flight as the AFCENT commander April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Crew Chiefs are responsible for maintaining aircraft readiness to ensure all components are in safe operating order, and their expertise is critical to enabling combat sortie generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, speaks with Airman 1st Class Jose Burgos Arroyo, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, after completing his final flight as the AFCENT commander, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Crew Chiefs are responsible for maintaining aircraft readiness to ensure all components are in safe operating order, and their expertise is critical to enabling combat sortie generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, completes his final flight as the AFCENT commander, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots’ departure from a unit, which includes a celebration with family and friends along the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

General Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Published April 10, 2024
By Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal
U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs

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