Col. Gene Jacobus relinquishes command, retires

Mrs. Heather Jacobus, former 100th Air Refueling Wing key spouse, pins a retirement pin on U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus, who retired at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 17, 2023. Jacobus retired after 23 years of service to the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Viviam Chiu)

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Col. Gene Jacobus relinquishes command, retires

A member of the Royal Air Force Mildenhall Honor Guard presents the flag to former U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus during a retirement ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 17, 2023. Jacobus retired from the Air Force after 23 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Viviam Chiu)

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Col. Gene Jacobus relinquishes command, retires

Members of the Royal Air Force Mildenhall Honor Guard fold the flag during the retirement of U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus, former 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 17, 2023. Jacobus retired from the Air Force after 23 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Viviam Chiu)

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Col. Gene Jacobus relinquishes command, retires

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, 3rd Air Force commander, presents Col. Gene Jacobus, former 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, receives a certificate of appreciation at his retirement ceremony at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 17, 2023. Jacobus retired from the Air Force after 23 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Viviam Chiu)

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Col. Gene Jacobus relinquishes command, retires

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, 3rd Air Force Commander, presents Col. Gene Jacobus with a retirement certificate during a retirement ceremony at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 17, 2023. Jacobus retired after 23 years of service to the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Viviam Chiu)

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Col. Gene Jacobus relinquishes command, retires

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jennifer Ray, 100th Air Refueling Wing Chaplain, gives an invocation at U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus’, former 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, retirement ceremony. Jacobus retired from the Air Force after 23 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Viviam Chiu)

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Col. Gene Jacobus relinquishes command, retires

.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Harman, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron RC-135 aircraft avionics craftsman, plays the American national anthem on a violin at U.S. Air Force Col. Jacobus’, former 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, retirement ceremony. Jacobus retired after 23 years of service to the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Viviam Chiu)

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Col. Gene Jacobus retires after 23 years of service

Published July 17, 2023
By Senior Airman Viviam Chiu
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England --

U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus, former 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, retires after 23 years of service, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, 3rd Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony.

Col. Gene Jacobus relinquishes command, retires

Col. Gene Jacobus relinquishes command, retires

Col. Gene Jacobus relinquishes command, retires

Col. Gene Jacobus relinquishes command, retires

Col. Gene Jacobus relinquishes command, retires

Col. Gene Jacobus relinquishes command, retires

Col. Gene Jacobus relinquishes command, retires