Maj. Matthew Tompkins, a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilot with the 456th Air Refueling Squadron, embraces his son after completing his final flight at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 28, 2026. It is common for the pilot to be sprayed with water and champagne upon landing as a way to celebrate their final flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb Ruth)
| Date Taken: | 07.27.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.02.2026 16:00 |
| Photo ID: | 9845138 |
| VIRIN: | 260727-F-FI028-1306 |
| Resolution: | 3123x2082 |
| Size: | 853.56 KB |
| Location: | TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA, US |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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