U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Federico Mendizabal, the former commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of East Aurora, New York, taxis a UC-12W Huron during 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)
| Date Taken: | 06.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.16.2026 23:47 |
| Photo ID: | 9755068 |
| VIRIN: | 260612-M-IC427-1041 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 1.8 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP |
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