123rd Fighter Squadron Welcomes New Commander during In-Flight Ceremony

Lt. Col. Brandon Wigton (right of center) and fellow pilots pose for a photo following a unique in-flight change of command ceremony for the 123rd Fighter Squadron at Portland Air National Guard Base, December 6, 2025. The ceremony saw Lt. Col. Wigton take command of the squadron as Lt. Col. Jonathan Friedman (far right) relinquished command. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Yuki Klein)

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123rd Fighter Squadron Welcomes New Commander during In-Flight Ceremony

Lt. Col. Brandon Wigton prepares to exit an F-15 following a unique in-flight change of command ceremony for the 123rd Fighter Squadron at Portland Air National Guard Base, December 6, 2025. The ceremony saw Lt. Col. Wigton take command of the squadron as Lt. Col. Jonathan Friedman relinquished command. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Yuki Klein)

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123rd Fighter Squadron Welcomes New Commander during In-Flight Ceremony

Published Dec. 19, 2025
By Senior Airman Yuki Klein
142nd Wing

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Lt. Col. Brandon Wigton (right of center) and fellow pilots pose for a photo following a unique in-flight change of command ceremony for the 123rd Fighter Squadron at Portland Air National Guard Base, December 6, 2025. The ceremony saw Lt. Col. Wigton take command of the squadron as Lt. Col. Jonathan Friedman (far right) relinquished command. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Yuki Klein)