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    Chief Warrant Officer (5) Takes Final Flight [Image 4 of 12]

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    A military service member in camouflage uniform stands with arms outstretched beneath a large arc of water on a tarmac or airfield apron. This appears to be a traditional military 'fini flight' water cannon salute, a ceremony marking a pilot's or aviator's final flight. A military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, is visible in the background on the flight line.

    DECATUR, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES

    03.15.2022

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Adams 

    Joint Force Headquarters - Illinois National Guard Public Affairs

    Chief Warrant Officer (5) David Hammon, of Sherman, Illinois, Command Chief Warrant Officer of the Illinois National Guard, gets hosed down by a fire truck after his final flight as a Black Hawk pilot on March 15 at the Decatur, Illinois Aviation Facility. (U.S. Army photo taken by Mr. Robert R. Adams, Command Information Manager, ILNG PAO)

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    Date Taken: 03.15.2022
    Date Posted: 03.17.2022 14:04
    Photo ID: 7097482
    VIRIN: 220317-Z-FI215-004
    Resolution: 2048x1365
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    Location: DECATUR, ILLINOIS, US
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    A military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, is parked on a tarmac or airfield ramp. A crew member in military flight gear is seated in the cockpit, likely conducting pre-flight checks or post-flight procedures. The setting appears to be a military airfield during late autumn or winter, based on the bare trees and dry grass visible in the background.
    A bald man wearing U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is embracing another person dressed in civilian black clothing outdoors. The man is smiling warmly, suggesting a reunion or farewell moment. A DSLR camera is visible hanging at his side.
    A front-facing view of a military helicopter numbered '907', likely a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, with two uniformed crew members seated in the cockpit. Both personnel are wearing flight helmets and military uniforms with U.S. Army patches visible. The aircraft appears to be on the ground at a military installation.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform stands with arms outstretched beneath a large arc of water on a tarmac or airfield apron. This appears to be a traditional military 'fini flight' water cannon salute, a ceremony marking a pilot's or aviator's final flight. A military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, is visible in the background on the flight line.
    A U.S. Army soldier in camouflage uniform is seated in the cockpit of a military helicopter, appearing to conduct pre-flight checks or review instruments. The helicopter is olive drab/dark green in color and is positioned on a tarmac or airfield. The image captures a close-up side view of the aircraft's crew compartment and nose section.
    A military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, is photographed on a tarmac or airfield. A pilot in flight gear and helmet is visible through the cockpit window, waving toward the camera. The aircraft is painted in olive drab/dark green military livery with rotor blades visible overhead.
    A bald military personnel in camouflage uniform walks across a wet tarmac at what appears to be a military airfield or helipad. Water spray is visible around the individual, possibly from a water cannon or hose, suggesting a retirement or farewell ceremony tradition known as a 'wet down.' Multiple military helicopters, likely UH-60 Black Hawks, are visible in the background along with other uniformed personnel.
    A military-style helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, is captured in low-altitude flight over a flat, open airfield or tarmac. The surrounding terrain is arid and expansive, with a distant treeline and structures visible on the horizon. The sky is partly cloudy with scattered altocumulus clouds against a blue background.
    A military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, is captured in flight against a partly cloudy sky. The aircraft is painted in a dark olive/gray military color scheme and appears to be hovering or in low-altitude flight. Numerous small dark particles or debris are visible scattered throughout the surrounding airspace, likely disturbed by rotor wash.
    A U.S. Army aviator in full flight gear is seated in the cockpit of a military helicopter, reviewing documents on a clipboard. The pilot is wearing a flight helmet with communications equipment and multicam/OCP pattern uniform with a U.S. flag patch visible on the left shoulder. The image appears to be taken on a flight line or airfield during pre-flight or post-flight procedures.
    A military helicopter, appearing to be a UH-60 Black Hawk, is receiving a water cannon salute on an airfield tarmac. A yellow-green ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting) truck with an extended boom is spraying a large arc of water over the helicopter, which is a ceremonial tradition marking a retirement, final flight, or special occasion. The scene takes place on a clear day with partial cloud cover.
    A military service member in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform stands with arms crossed on a flight line tarmac, smiling confidently. Behind him are multiple UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters parked in a row. The image appears to be a professional portrait or official military photograph taken during daylight hours.

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