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    Maj. Weeks' final flight at MCAS Iwakuni [Image 3 of 7]

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    A water cannon salute ceremony is taking place on a military airfield tarmac, with two large green military fire/crash trucks spraying arching water streams over an aircraft taxiing between them. Large aircraft hangars and additional military aircraft are visible in the background. This type of ceremony typically marks a significant occasion such as a retirement flight, final mission, or arrival of a distinguished aircraft.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    06.10.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia 

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jon Weeks, a UC-12W Huron pilot with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, taxis a UC-12W Huron after his final flight at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 12, 2026. A commander’s final flight is a long-standing aviation tradition marking the end of their tour of duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia)

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    Date Taken: 06.10.2026
    Date Posted: 06.16.2026 23:46
    Photo ID: 9755047
    VIRIN: 260611-M-IC427-1209
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 4.1 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP
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    Downloads: 2

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    A close-up photograph of a propeller aircraft cockpit showing the nose section with a large curved windscreen and side windows. A person, likely a pilot, is partially visible through the side window. The aircraft is painted gray with red and white markings, and a propeller blade is prominently visible in the upper right portion of the frame.
    A smiling military aviator in an olive green flight suit gives a thumbs-up inside what appears to be a military aircraft hangar. A large American flag is displayed prominently in the background. Two other military personnel — one in a flight suit and one in camouflage utilities — are visible in the background engaged in conversation.
    A water cannon salute ceremony is taking place on a military airfield tarmac, with two large green military fire/crash trucks spraying arching water streams over an aircraft taxiing between them. Large aircraft hangars and additional military aircraft are visible in the background. This type of ceremony typically marks a significant occasion such as a retirement flight, final mission, or arrival of a distinguished aircraft.
    A military personnel member in an olive green flight suit is descending the airstairs of a United States Marines aircraft on a tarmac. The white twin-engine turboprop or executive transport aircraft bears the U.S. military star insignia and 'United States Marines' text on the fuselage. The scene takes place on a concrete airfield under a partly cloudy sky.
    A young person in a black t-shirt is dumping a large bucket of water over another person wearing an olive/green flight suit or coveralls on what appears to be an airport tarmac or airfield apron. The water splash is captured mid-action, showing a dramatic arc of water drenching the second individual. A large aircraft hangar or maintenance building is visible in the background.
    A group of approximately 20 military personnel and civilians pose for a group photo on an airfield tarmac in front of a twin-engine turboprop aircraft, likely a Beechcraft King Air or similar military utility aircraft. The group includes individuals in military flight suits, camouflage uniforms, and civilian clothing, suggesting a mixed military and civilian gathering. The setting appears to be a military air base, with additional aircraft and hangars visible in the background.
    Four individuals pose together on an airport tarmac in front of a twin-engine turboprop aircraft, likely a Beechcraft King Air. One person is wearing a green military flight suit, suggesting a military or aviation context. The group appears to be a family gathered for a photo opportunity near the aircraft.

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