By Airman 1st Class Branden Rae, 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published July 01, 2019
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Kubacz, 52nd Operations Support Squadron commander, taxis in an F-16 Fighting Falcon after his final flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 27, 2019. Kubacz surpassed 2,000 flying hours in March 2019 while stationed at Spangdahlem AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Branden Rae)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Kubacz, 52nd Operations Support Squadron commander, prepares to exit an F-16 Fighting Falcon after his final flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 27, 2019. The fini-flight is a long-standing Air Force tradition that occurs when a pilot departs from a base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Branden Rae)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Kubacz, 52nd Operations Support Squadron commander, picks up his daughter after completing his final flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 27, 2019. Kubacz's family and friends met him on the flightline to celebrate this event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Branden Rae)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Kubacz, 52nd Operations Support Squadron commander, poses with members of the 52nd Fighter Wing for a group photo after the completion of his final flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 27, 2019. Family, friends, and co-workers gathered on the flightline to congratulate Kubacz and wish him well as he moves to his next base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Branden Rae)