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    15th Wing deputy commander fini-flight [Image 1 of 5]

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    A military jet aircraft, appearing to be an F-22 Raptor, is receiving a traditional water cannon salute on an airfield tarmac. Two red ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting) trucks, numbered 177 and 170, are positioned on either side of the aircraft, spraying arching streams of water that meet above the jet. This ceremony typically marks a significant milestone such as a pilot's final flight or a unit's last mission.

    JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    07.08.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Torres 

    15th Wing

    U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Graf, 15th Wing deputy commander, taxis through a water salute following his final flight at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 8, 2026. Fire trucks sprayed water over the aircraft as part of a traditional fini-flight celebration honoring Graf’s time as a pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lauren Torres)

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    Date Taken: 07.08.2026
    Date Posted: 07.09.2026 21:21
    Photo ID: 9802800
    VIRIN: 260709-F-RN563-1135
    Resolution: 7320x4117
    Size: 2.48 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, US
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    A military jet aircraft, appearing to be an F-22 Raptor, is receiving a traditional water cannon salute on an airfield tarmac. Two red ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting) trucks, numbered 177 and 170, are positioned on either side of the aircraft, spraying arching streams of water that meet above the jet. This ceremony typically marks a significant milestone such as a pilot's final flight or a unit's last mission.
    A group of civilians, including children and adults, stand on a military airfield tarmac observing and photographing a Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet at close range. The scene appears to be a public open house or family day event at a military air base, with a larger crowd visible in the background. The setting suggests a tropical or subtropical location based on the vegetation and building architecture.
    A military pilot is seated inside the cockpit of a fighter jet, visible through the closed canopy. The pilot is wearing a flight helmet and oxygen mask, and is making a peace/victory hand gesture toward the camera. The aircraft fuselage is unpainted or bare metal, and the image is taken on a clear day with blue skies.
    A military aviator in a flight suit is being celebrated in what appears to be a traditional 'wetting down' or homecoming ceremony on a flight line tarmac. The person is being doused with champagne from a bottle on the left and sprayed with a water gun on the right, while surrounded by cheering family members and onlookers. The joyful atmosphere suggests a milestone event such as a promotion, final flight, or return from deployment.
    A military pilot in a flight suit is sharing an emotional reunion with a woman on an airfield tarmac, likely following a deployment return. The pilot is smiling broadly while holding the woman's shoulders, as onlookers and family members photograph the moment in the background. The setting appears to be a military air base with aircraft hangars and a helicopter visible.

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