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    Lt. Col. Charles Steffens, II hugs his son after completing his final flight "Fini-Flight" in the C-130 Hercules [Image 11 of 13]

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    Lt. Col. Charles Steffens, II hugs his son after completing his final flight "Fini-Flight" in the C-130 Hercules

    RENO, NEVADA, UNITED STATES

    07.21.2022

    Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Paula Macomber 

    152nd Airlift Wing

    Lt. Col. Charles Steffens, II enjoys celebratory hugs with his family after completing his final flight "Fini-Flight" in the C-130 Hercules. Steffens is set to retire later this year with 27 years of service. The “Fini-Flight" is a tradition amongst military aviators where aircrew members are hosed down with water by their peers, family & friends upon the completion of their final flight at their unit or retirement. The tradition dates back to World War II.

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    Date Taken: 07.21.2022
    Date Posted: 07.26.2022 17:09
    Photo ID: 7329968
    VIRIN: 220721-F-WU657-1047
    Resolution: 3989x2659
    Size: 2.27 MB
    Location: RENO, NEVADA, US
    Web Views: 51
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