U.S. Navy Capt. David Halpern, commodore of Naval Test Wing Pacific, waves after completing his fini flight at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California, July 24, 2026. Halpern flew the fini flight, the traditional last flight of a naval aviator's career, before turning over command of the wing to U.S. Navy Capt. Christopher Putre and retiring after 26 years of service. Halpern's career included more than 2,900 flight hours and 400 carrier-arrested landings. (U.S. Navy photo by Michael Smith)
| Date Taken: | 07.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.29.2026 14:56 |
| Photo ID: | 9838585 |
| VIRIN: | 260724-N-TC277-8933 |
| Resolution: | 5364x3576 |
| Size: | 3.53 MB |
| Location: | POINT MUGU NAWC, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 6 |
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Halpern retires after 26 years, hands command of Naval Test Wing Pacific to Putre
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