A center multi-function display board on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing displays a retirement message to pilot Lt. Col Jim Moretti during his fini, or final flight before military retirement, May 21, 2026, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The tradition of the fini flight dates back to the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II and is used to commemorate a pilot's or aircrew member's final flight in a specific aircraft, with a particular squadron or before retirement. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie G. Claypoole)
| Date Taken: | 05.21.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.26.2026 13:16 |
| Photo ID: | 9775649 |
| VIRIN: | 260521-Z-CR206-1026 |
| Resolution: | 2100x1500 |
| Size: | 1.18 MB |
| Location: | CORAOPOLIS, PENNSYLVANIA, US |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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