 Yeah absolutely I mean you know when we started thinking about these things amazing part about it all is that you know we've got a senior citizen aircraft but you know the reason why it operates so well is because of the airmen here right we've got the best aviators the best maintenance best logisticians best support personnel but it's all symbolized by the square D there and the square D all over the base and of course the square D on the tails of our aircraft so it's just a different kind of feeling and plus with the nose art it really is important about you know what we stand for and our legacy so yeah we're really appreciative of of this opportunity I'm gonna miss flying the 135 and I'm gonna miss this base. Yes sir so you spoke a little bit about the airmen here earlier what was your favorite part of leading the airmen here at F. Mildenhall? Yeah honestly speaking the most important part the thing that I'll always remember and cherish is the fact that every single airman has a story but also they contribute in so many different ways and what they do is they take ordinary people off the streets put them in uniform they land here and they do extraordinary things and so you know we talk often about the bloody hundredth that greatest generation during World War II I would argue quite often that we may have the greatest generation yet and so what they do each and every day impresses myself our command teams across the base and it's just a humbling experience to be a part of this this wing so. Absolutely sir and then there also was like such great leadership here as well you've worked with Colonel Tai, Colonel Tran, Colonel Oblinger, Colonel Gardner, how was working with leadership? Yeah you know the thing is is that we've got phenomenal leaders across the board and what makes it so special is one we're all you know kind of have a shared interest we all have a mission that really relies on each other so the mission partnerships here not only within our wing but to the other wings and squadrons that are calling Ariya F. Mildenhall their home we all integrate so well and I talk about it often during newcomers it's there's no way that we could tell the difference between a 100th or a 352 or any other unit on this base other than the passion they wear on their sleeve and so it's it's all part of being Team Mildenhall and the leaders that are part of this organization make it possible to put that team in front of Mildenhall so really thankful for that. Yeah absolutely sir so you touched on it a little bit earlier you said partners so Ariya Mildenhall obviously we're here at Royal Air Force Mildenhall in the UK how's it been working with the host nation while you've been here? Yeah what I do appreciate about working with the host nation is that they are equal partners in everything that we do and so they support us 100% and they have a shared interest because what we try to do for them is be great ambassadors for the United States and they are such great hosts I often say you know they do the best thing that is possible they make you know this home our home away from home and having community partners and community relationships that we do is in an integral part for how we are successful in our daily mission so really appreciative of everything that they do on this base. Yes sir so last day as commander any advice you'd give to the incoming commander Colonel Jacobus? Yeah you know what I think honestly the best thing he can probably do is just sit back and watch observe and really be blown away by the amazing airmen that are part of this team they do it each and every day it doesn't matter who sits in the wing command position they accomplish their daily activities in support of our great mission and they do it extraordinarily well so I'm sure he will be able to put his fingerprints and what he envisions for the wing going forward and what I know is is that this wing is going to be absolutely successful in every endeavor so congratulations Jean. Awesome sir so last question if you could sum up your time here in one word what would it be? One word probably probably exceptional but I'd have to put bloody in front of it so bloody exceptional. Perfect sir well thank you so much for having this interview today and looking forward to the change command later. Okay thanks and then one last thing probably put in the part about you know Colonel Herring asked me a little bit earlier what am I gonna miss about this opportunity that I had here and you know the one thing I would say is and I told him is everything I'm gonna miss everything so it's it's been a humbling experience to have just a great mission great community great country to work in and we've got and have had tremendous support throughout the way you know even with the daunting nature of the global pandemic our airmen still found ways to make sure that we were able to execute the mission and do so extraordinarily well in oftentimes surpassing what we had ever done in the in the past so when you think about the that in context they really rose to the occasion so historic historic challenges and yet they overcame all of them and turned them into tremendous opportunities so really proud of this team so thanks