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    Hanging it up for a simple life: It’s complicated [Image 10 of 16]

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    A military celebration is taking place on an airfield tarmac in front of a U.S. Air Force aircraft bearing an Air National Guard insignia. One person in a flight suit is being doused with what appears to be champagne or sparkling liquid, a tradition commonly associated with a pilot's first solo flight or final flight milestone. Several other personnel in flight suits are observing and participating in the celebration.

    JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES

    11.05.2015

    Photo by Master Sgt. Carl Clegg    

    108th Wing

    Capt. Sharon Gilliand, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot with the 108th Wing, receives a celebratory spraying from her husband Maj. Kiel Gilliand, children Garrett and Lacey, fellow pilots and crew members following her final flight for the 108th Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on Nov. 5, 2015. Gilliland, a pilot for 12 years with the New Jersey Air National Guard’s 108th Wing, leaves piloting to others and takes a non-flying job with the 514th AMOS, Air Force Reserve so she can devote more time to her family. During her time in the 108th Wing, Gilliland deployed three times and has 60 combat sorties to her credit. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Carl Clegg/Released)

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    Date Taken: 11.05.2015
    Date Posted: 11.23.2015 13:52
    Photo ID: 2302213
    VIRIN: 151105-Z-QX261-026
    Resolution: 6016x4016
    Size: 4.19 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY, US
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    A military pilot is seated in the cockpit of a large military transport aircraft, viewed from behind. The cockpit features an extensive overhead panel with numerous switches, dials, and green LED displays. Through the windscreen, a propeller or engine nacelle is visible, suggesting a turboprop aircraft.
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    Two individuals, one in a military flight suit, stand on a wet tarmac observing a U.S. Air Force aircraft up close. The aircraft is marked with 'U.S. Air Force' on its fuselage along with the tail number 3514 and unit designation 108 WG. A ground crew member is visible near the nose landing gear of the aircraft under overcast skies.
    A U.S. Air Force aviator in an olive green flight suit stands on a wet tarmac alongside a young child, both facing a large military aircraft. The aircraft is marked 'U.S. AIR FORCE' with tail number 3514 and unit designation '108 WG', consistent with a KC-135 Stratotanker. The airman is holding a fire extinguisher while the child holds what appears to be a thin rod or safety pin lanyard.
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    A military aviator in an olive green flight suit crouches down beside a young toddler on a wet concrete surface, both interacting with a silver fire extinguisher. The adult appears to be showing or explaining the equipment to the child in what looks like an airfield or hangar apron environment. The scene suggests a family day or base visit event.
    A U.S. Air Force 'fini flight' water dousing ceremony is taking place on a tarmac next to a military aircraft marked '3514' and '108 WG' belonging to the Air National Guard. A person in olive green flight suit is spraying water from a container at another individual standing in the aircraft doorway. A young child in a white jacket observes the scene from the foreground.
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    A military celebration is taking place on an airfield tarmac in front of a U.S. Air Force aircraft bearing an Air National Guard insignia. One person in a flight suit is being doused with what appears to be champagne or sparkling liquid, a tradition commonly associated with a pilot's first solo flight or final flight milestone. Several other personnel in flight suits are observing and participating in the celebration.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in olive green flight suits are embracing on a wet tarmac in front of a large military aircraft. One person is holding a bottle, and water or liquid is being sprayed in the background, suggesting a celebratory 'fini flight' or retirement ceremony. The Air National Guard insignia is visible on the aircraft fuselage.
    Two military aviators in olive drab flight suits are on a wet tarmac near a military aircraft, appearing emotional as they greet a young child. The female aviator is holding a champagne or sparkling wine bottle, suggesting a celebratory occasion such as a homecoming or milestone flight. The setting appears to be a military airfield, likely an Air National Guard base based on visible markings.
    A female military aviator in an olive green flight suit is crouching down on a wet aircraft tarmac to greet two young children, one of whom is dressed in a matching miniature flight suit. She is holding a bottle of what appears to be Cook's champagne, suggesting this may be a celebratory homecoming or milestone flight event. Additional military personnel in flight suits are visible in the background near a large aircraft.
    A U.S. Air Force service member in a flight suit is reuniting with children on a wet tarmac in front of a military aircraft. The airman, wearing a green flight suit with a U.S. flag patch, is lifting and kissing a toddler while a second young child stands nearby. The aircraft is marked with '3514', '108 WG', and an Air National Guard insignia.
    A U.S. Air Force service member in an olive green flight suit is holding a young toddler, both appearing emotional and crying, on a wet aircraft tarmac. A large military aircraft is visible in the background with an open hatch/door. The scene appears to depict a military homecoming or departure reunion moment.
    A military family of four poses on an airfield tarmac. Both adults are wearing olive green flight suits with name tags reading 'Kiel Gilliland' and 'Sharon Gilliland,' indicating they are both Air Force aviators. The man holds a toddler while a young child stands in front of the woman, and all four are smiling for the photo.

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