Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base

Fire engines with the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department give U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Darren James, wing commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, a water salute after completing his fini-flight at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 29, 2017. The fini-flight is a time honored aviation tradition which marks the end of James’ flying status as wing commander of the 379th AEW. During his time as Wing Commander, James flew over 325 hours and 40 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)

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Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base

A U.S. Air Force airman with the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 29, 2017. The KC- 135 Stratotanker Aircraft Commander, Brig. Gen. Darren James, wing commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, just completed his fini-flight. The fini-flight is a time honored aviation tradition which marks the end of James’ flying status as wing commander of the 379th AEW. During his time as wing commander, James flew over 325 hours and 40 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)

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Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Darren James, wing commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, prepares to exit a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 29, 2017. James just completed his fini-flight which is a time honored aviation tradition that marks the end of his flying status as wing commander of the 379th AEW. During James’ time as wing commander, he flew over 325 hours and 40 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)

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Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Darren James, wing commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, is hosed down with water by fellow airmen with the 379th AEW at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 29, 2017. James just completed his fini-flight which is a time honored aviation tradition that marks the end of his flying status as wing commander of the 379th AEW. During James’ time as wing commander, he flew over 325 hours and 40 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)

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Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Darren James, wing commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, poses for a photograph with fellow aircrew members from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 29, 2017. James just completed his fini-flight which is s time honored aviation tradition that marks the end of his flying status as wing commander of the 379th AEW. During James’ time as wing commander, he flew over 325 hours and 40 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)

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Wing Commander's last flight at Al Udeid Air Base

Published June 1, 2017
By Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren
379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

AL UDEID Air Base, Qatar -- Fire engines with the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department give U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Darren James, wing commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, a water salute after completing his fini-flight at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 29, 2017. The fini-flight is a time honored aviation tradition which marks the end of James’ flying status as wing commander of the 379th AEW. During his time as Wing Commander, James flew over 325 hours and 40 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)

Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base

Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base

Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base

Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base

Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base