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Air Force Life Cycle Management Center commander Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton was greeted by coworkers, family, and friends in a surprise celebration marking her Fini Flight at Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, on May 12, 2026.
The Fini Flight is a tradition among military officers in which members are hosed down with water by their peers, family & friends upon the completion of their final flight at their unit or upon retirement. The event usually concludes with a champagne toast.
The tradition dates back to World War II and is a way of honoring their years of dedicated service to the nation. Shipton is scheduled to retire later this year.
| Date Taken: | 05.12.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.13.2026 11:39 |
| Photo ID: | 9681226 |
| VIRIN: | 260512-F-FC975-2072 |
| Resolution: | 3000x1996 |
| Size: | 1.39 MB |
| Location: | WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO, US |
| Web Views: | 5 |
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