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Air Force announces new F-35A Demonstration Team pilot
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — the single-ship demo, Wolfe is taking over
Following official certification by the com- the mantle as team commander from Maj.
ALS gradutes 41 mander of Air Combat Command, Gen. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, who flew the profile
56th FSS finalist for Thunderbolt youth Mike Holmes, Capt. Kristin “Beo” Wolfe last year out of Luke Air Force Base.
has taken over as the new F-35A Demon-
“She was a phenomenal choice as the
award; receives evaluation The 56th Fighter Wing Airman wins art contest stration Team’s pilot and commander for next pilot and commander of the F-35A
Leadership School graduated 41 the 2020 and 2021 air show season, Feb. 29. Demo Team. As a previous F-22A Raptor
senior airmen Feb. 13 in class The certification took place during instructor pilot, she’s flown and instructed
20-2020. by the Air Force’s Heritage Flight Training in fifth-gen Fighters her entire career,”
The award winners are: AFIMSC Course at Davis-Monthan AFB, an annual Olson said. “She will serve as an outstand-
John L. Levitow Award: Jose Public Affairs training event for all of the Air Force’s ing role model and ambassador for the Air
Beltran, 56th Equipment Main- single-ship aerial demonstration teams. As Force and the F-35 enterprise, and I look
tenance Squadron JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO- part of the transition of the demonstration forward to seeing her take this team to
LACKLAND, Texas — The Air team from a training wing to a combat the next level.”
See ALS, Page 14 Force Services Center recently wing, Wolfe was selected due to her flight The team is currently scheduled to fly
released the winners of the 2019 experience and leadership abilities. Prior at 20 performances across the country,
Air Force Art Contest. The contest, to her selection, Wolfe served as an instruc- showcasing the approximately 18-minute
56th MDG Airman which runs Nov. 1-30 each year, is tor pilot for the 388th Fighter Wing. long profile as well as a maintenance team
“We are extremely proud to have Captain
among medical designed to highlight and celebrate Wolfe leading the new F-35A Demonstra- jet-launch and recovery.
“I’m beyond excited to have the oppor-
See CoNTEST, Page 14
service award winners tion Team,” said Col. Steven Behmer, tunity to take this team and the jet on the
Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder 388th Fighter Wing commander. “She’s an road for the 2020 season,” Wolfe said. “We’re
Mike Sabella, John L. Hennessy Food Service Excel- FALLS CHURCH, Va. — 56th FW announces 4th quarter awards incredibly accomplished pilot and we can’t looking forward to each and every show on
lence Award assessment team member, speaks to Air- wait to see her and the team showcase the our schedule and can’t wait to interact with
men from the 56th Force Support Squadron appropri- The Air Force Surgeon Gen- capabilities of our wing and the F-35s to air show fans across the country.”
eral is proud to announce the
ated fund food service team during an evaluation Feb. recipients of the 2019 Air Force The following individuals are Company grade officer: 1st the world.” Courtesy photo For the official performance schedule,
3 at Luke Air Force Base. The 56th FSS appropriated Medical Service individual and quarterly award winners: Lt. Holly Harness, 56th Logistics Wolfe said it was exciting to be selected. Capt. Kristin “Beo” Wolfe is the new F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot. bios, and other F-35A Demo Team informa-
fund food service team was one of 12 finalists out of team awards. Among them is a Airman: Airman 1st Class Readiness Squadron “It’s extremely humbling and reward- tion, visit https://www.388fw.acc.af.mil/F-
70 bases worldwide to be selected for the Air Force’s Andre DeLeon, 56th Medical Field grade officer: Maj. John ing to get the opportunity to showcase the Additionally, Wolfe will also lead the team Capt. Wolfe has been flying F-35As since 35A-Demo-Team/.
2020 John L. Hennessy Food Service Excellence pharmacy flight chief from the Group Vogel, 56th LRS F-35A at so many different locations,” she in performances alongside the Air Force transitioning from the F-22A Raptor in For more information on Wolfe or the new
56th Medical Support Squadron.
Award. The Hennessy evaluation team assessed the Master Sgt. Stephan Iles, NCO: Staff Sgt. Michael Walker, Civilian (Category I): Elisha said. “It’s a privilege to work with the best Heritage Flight Foundation to showcase our 2017. She has approximately 800 total F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team,
56th FSS facilities on kitchen, serving and dining op- 56th Medical Support Squadron, 310th Fighter Squadron Torres, 56th Medical Operations Airmen from Hill Air Force Base, and to heritage and legacy by flying the F-35A in fighter hours in both of the service’s fifth- contact Capt. Kip Sumner at 801-867-1636
erations, sanitation and repair maintenance, and more. Senior NCO: Master Sgt. Renee Squadron give people a small glimpse of what this formation with World War II, Korean, and generation aircraft. or via e-mail at f35demopa@gmail.com.
See 56th mdg, Page 14 Nelson, 56th Maintenance Group See AwARDS, Page 14 jet is capable of.” Vietnam-era heritage aircraft. Following a successful first year flying Courtesy of Capt. Kip Sumner
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