[American Military News] Following official certification by the commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. Mike Holmes, Capt. Kristin "BEO" Wolfe has taken over as the new F-35A Demonstration Team’s pilot and commander for the 2020 and 2021 air show season, Feb. 29, 2020.The certification took place during the Air Force’s Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., an annual training event for all of the Air Force’s single-ship aerial demonstration teams. As part of the transition of the demonstration team from a training wing to a combat wing, Capt. Wolfe was selected due to her flight experience and leadership abilities. Prior to her selection, Wolfe served as an instructor pilot for the 388th Fighter Wing.
"We are extremely proud to have Capt Wolfe leading the new F-35A Demonstration Team," said Col. Steven Behmer, 388th Fighter Wing commander. "She’s an incredibly accomplished pilot and we can’t wait to see her and the team showcase the capabilities of our Wing and the F-35s to the world."
"It’s extremely humbling and rewarding to get the opportunity to showcase the F-35A at so many different locations," Wolfe said. "It’s a privilege to work with the best airmen from Hill Air Force Base, and to give people a small glimpse of what this jet is capable of."
Additionally, Wolfe will also lead the team in performances alongside the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to showcase our heritage and legacy by flying the F-35A in formation with World War II, Korean, and Vietnam-era heritage aircraft.