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    15th Wing deputy commander fini-flight [Image 4 of 5]

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    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.

    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, participates in a traditional fini-flight celebration following his final flight on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 8, 2026. The fini-flight is a longstanding tradition where a pilot is honored for their time flying an aircraft. (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: 9802810
    VIRIN: 260709-F-RN563-1383
    Resolution: 4503x3002
    Size: 2.44 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, US
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    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.
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