Maj. Gen. Undhjem Retires after 36 years

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.
  • 944th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZ. --  Maj. Gen. Lance D. Undhjem, mobilization assistant to the commander, Air Education and Training Command, retired after 36 years of faithful and honorable service here today.
General Robin Rand, Air Education Training Command commander, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, was the presiding officer. Over 200 close friends and family attended the ceremony held at his former unit, the 944th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base Ariz.

Gen. Rand had heartfelt words to say about his friend and Wingman on his retirement. He highlighted Maj. Gen. Undhjem's storied career as a pilot both active duty and Reserves with over 4,400 flight hours and his passion for the job.
  
On Thursday, Maj. Gen. Undhjem had  a fini-flight and flew with  Gen. Rand, Brig. Gen Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander, Col. Kurt Gallegos, 944th Fighter Wing commander, and Maj Ryan Savageau, 69th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations.