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Col. Shea's Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Philip Shea, 407th Air Expeditionary Group commander, recieves a hug form Senior Master Sgt. Rebecca James, 407th AEG first sergeant on the flight line at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 4, 2021. This marked the last flight for Shea at ASAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks)
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Col. Shea's Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Philip Shea, 407th Air Expeditionary Group commander, receives a hug on the flight line at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 4, 2021. This marked the last flight for Shea at ASAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks)
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Col. Shea's Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Philip Shea, 407th Air Expeditionary Group commander, prepares to dump a cooler of ice water on Maj. Eric Connors, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander's executive officer, during his “fini flight” celebration at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 4, 2021. This marked the last flight for Shea at ASAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks)
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Col. Shea's Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Philip Shea, 407th Air Expeditionary Group commander, hugs Col. Micheal Moeding, Director of Mobility Forces, U.S. Air Forces Central, on the flight line at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 4, 2021. This marked the last flight for Shea at ASAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks)
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Col. Shea's Fini Flight

Members of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing hose down Col. Philip Shea, 407th Air Expeditionary Group commander, after his “fini flight” at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 4, 2021. This marked the last flight for Shea at ASAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks)
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Col. Shea's Fini Flight

Members of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing dump coolers of ice water on Col. Philip Shea, 407th Air Expeditionary Group commander, after his “fini flight” at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 4, 2021. This marked the last flight for Shea at ASAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks)
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Col. Shea's Fini Flight

Members of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing grab coolers of ice water from the back of a truck for a “fini flight” celebration on the flight line at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 4, 2021. This marked the last flight for Col. Phillip Shea as the commander of the 407th Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks)
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Col. Shea's Fini Flight

A U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules, parks on the flight line at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 4, 2021. This marked the last flight for Col. Phillip Shea as the commander of the 407th Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks)
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Col. Shea's Fini Flight

A U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules, approaches for landing during a “fini flight” over Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 4, 2021. This marked the last flight for Col. Phillip Shea as the commander of the 407th Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks)
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Col. Shea's Fini Flight

A U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules, makes a pass during a “fini flight” over Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 4, 2021. This marked the last flight for Col. Phillip Shea as the commander of the 407th Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks)
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Col. Jonsson Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Jonsson, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander (center), pauses for a photo with other aircrew members after his final flight at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 3, 2020. The “fini-flight” is a tradition celebrated throughout the U.S. Air Force when an aircrew member is retiring or moving on to their next duty station. Jonsson is on his way to serve as the 6th Air Refueling Wing commander at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Perdue)
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Col. Jonsson Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Jonsson, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, steps off of a Joint Surveillance and Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) E-8C aircraft after his final flight at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 3, 2020. The “fini-flight” is a tradition celebrated throughout the U.S. Air Force when an aircrew member is retiring or moving on to their next duty station. Jonsson is on his way to serve as the 6th Air Refueling Wing commander at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Perdue)
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Col. Jonsson Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Jonsson, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander (right), greets leadership after his final flight at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 3, 2020. The “fini-flight” is a tradition celebrated throughout the U.S. Air Force when an aircrew member is retiring or moving on to their next duty station. Jonsson is on his way to serve as the 6th Air Refueling Wing commander at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Perdue)
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Col. Jonsson Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Jonsson (left), 379th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, is sprayed with water after his final flight at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 3, 2020. The “fini-flight” is a tradition celebrated throughout the U.S. Air Force when an aircrew member is retiring or moving on to their next duty station. Jonsson is on his way to serve as the 6th Air Refueling Wing commander at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Perdue)
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Air Force colonel closes out chapter, reaches new heights

Col. Adrienne Williams, 387th Air Expeditionary Group commander, looks out of a C-130 Hercules at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 1, 2019. During her career, Williams flew approximately 2,300 hours as a navigator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Arielle Vasquez)
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Air Force colonel closes out chapter, reaches new heights

Col. Adrienne Williams, 387th Air Expeditionary Group commander, stands with fellow aircrew members after completing her fini flight at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 1, 2019. During her career, Williams flew approximately 2,300 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
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Air Force colonel closes out chapter, reaches new heights

Fire engines with the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department give Col. Adrienne Williams, 387th Air Expeditionary Group commander, a water salute after completing her fini flight at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 1, 2019. The fini flight is a time honored aviation tradition which marks the end of Williams’ flying status as a navigator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
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Air Force colonel closes out chapter, reaches new heights

Col. Adrienne Williams, 387th Air Expeditionary Group commander, says hello to Airmen waiting on the ground after her fini flight at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 1, 2019. Dating back to World War II, the U.S. military has celebrated pilots’ and navigators’ career with fini flights to honor sacrifices and victories that previous generations of Airmen have made. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Stephen Unverzagt)
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Air Force colonel closes out chapter, reaches new heights

Fire engines with the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department give Col. Adrienne Williams, 387th Air Expeditionary Group commander, a water salute after completing her fini flight at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 1, 2019. The fini flight reception honors aviators’ careers and includes a celebratory toast and dowsing with water for the aircraft and aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Stephen Unverzagt)
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Brig. Gen. Sears embarks on fini flight, concludes Afghanistan tour

Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, commander of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, conducted his fini flight out of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 22, 2017. During the flight, Sears patrolled the skies with his wingman, engaging enemy ground forces from above to support coalition and Afghan troops. Sears is a decorated pilot, flying in the C-130E Hercules, T-3A Firefly, T-38C Talon and F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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