Col. Matthew “Wolf 64” Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, reviews aircraft certifications before flying a training sortie as part of Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, 29 Feb. 2024. Aircraft 89-2060, also known as “Wolf’s jet,” is painted in honor of Air Force legend, Gen. Robin “Wolf 1” Olds and the F-4 Phantom he used to lead Operation Bolo from Ubon Air Base. The familiar paint has returned to Thailand to lead 80th Fighter Squadron participation in Cobra Gold 24, the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia. Air Force

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