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    Lt. Col. Mendizabal's final flight [Image 4 of 7]

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    A group of people on a military airfield tarmac are dousing a person in military flight suit with buckets of water in what appears to be a celebratory tradition, likely a 'fini flight' or retirement ceremony. Multiple individuals are participating, including civilians and military personnel, with at least two large buckets being emptied simultaneously. A military tiltrotor aircraft, consistent with a V-22 Osprey, is visible in the background.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    06.11.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia 

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    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, celebrates his final flight with friends and family 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: 06.11.2026
    Date Posted: 06.16.2026 23:47
    Photo ID: 9755072
    VIRIN: 260612-M-IC427-1112
    Resolution: 6294x4196
    Size: 3.2 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP
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    A twin-engine turboprop aircraft, consistent with a Beechcraft King Air or similar military variant, is taxiing on a wet tarmac at a military or civilian airfield. A large white hangar dominates the background along with what appears to be a control tower structure to the right. The image has a hazy, overcast quality likely due to recent rainfall and atmospheric moisture.
    A military personnel member in an olive green flight suit is descending the airstairs of a United States Marine Corps aircraft on a tarmac. The gray twin-engine turboprop aircraft bears the text 'UNITED STATES MARINE' on its fuselage. The setting appears to be a military airfield with additional aircraft visible in the background.
    A military aviator in olive green flight suit laughs and reacts playfully as a young boy aims a colorful water gun at him on an airport tarmac. The scene appears to be a joyful reunion or welcome-back moment in front of a twin-engine turboprop aircraft marked with 'UNITED S...' on the fuselage. The interaction conveys warmth and humor between what appears to be a servicemember and a child, likely a family member.
    A group of people on a military airfield tarmac are dousing a person in military flight suit with buckets of water in what appears to be a celebratory tradition, likely a 'fini flight' or retirement ceremony. Multiple individuals are participating, including civilians and military personnel, with at least two large buckets being emptied simultaneously. A military tiltrotor aircraft, consistent with a V-22 Osprey, is visible in the background.
    A group of military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on their camouflage uniforms, are participating in a traditional 'fini flight' or retirement/milestone water dousing ceremony on an airfield tarmac. One individual in a flight suit is being soaked with water from a large bucket while others laugh and participate enthusiastically. The celebratory nature and aviation setting suggest this is a milestone aviation tradition.
    A large group of approximately 25-30 individuals, including military personnel in flight suits and camouflage uniforms along with civilians, pose for a group photo on an airport tarmac. They are standing in front of a white twin-turboprop aircraft, likely a Beechcraft King Air or similar military utility aircraft. The setting appears to be a military or joint-use airfield, suggesting this may be an official unit or squadron photograph.
    Two people pose together in front of a military or government aircraft on a tarmac. The taller individual is wearing an olive green flight suit with patches and wings insignia, consistent with a military aviator. The other person is dressed in civilian clothing — a black top and jeans with sunglasses.

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