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    Final Flight CCWO CW5 Dechent [Image 2 of 8]

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    A military water salute ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac, with two red fire/crash trucks spraying arching water streams over a large military helicopter (appears to be a CH-47 Chinook or similar tandem-rotor aircraft). The yellow centerline of the taxiway leads directly toward the aircraft positioned between the two trucks. This type of ceremony typically honors a final flight or retirement of an aircraft or crew member.

    SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES

    08.27.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Dean Johnson  

    3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division

    Chief Warrant Officer 5 Ryan Dechent, command chief warrant officer (CCWO) 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division pilots a CH-47 Chinook while it is sprayed by firetrucks after his final flight at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, on August 27, 2026. Dechent's final flight comes after 20 years of Army service, five combat deployments, two humanitarian aide operations and two EUCOM rotations. Final flights are more than a farewell; it’s a tribute to a career built on bringing people home safely and the enduring spirit of Army Aviation. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dean Johnson)

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    Date Taken: 08.27.2026
    Date Posted: 08.31.2026 12:50
    Photo ID: 9900858
    VIRIN: 260827-A-BY519-1061
    Resolution: 5983x3365
    Size: 3.61 MB
    Location: SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, US
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    Downloads: 3

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    A military airfield tarmac scene showing a helicopter in flight above a runway marked with a yellow centerline. Two red military fire/crash trucks are positioned on either side of the tarmac, with additional helicopters and aircraft visible in the background. The setting appears to be a U.S. Army installation, likely Fort Stewart based on visible markings on the fire trucks.
    A military water salute ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac, with two red fire/crash trucks spraying arching water streams over a large military helicopter (appears to be a CH-47 Chinook or similar tandem-rotor aircraft). The yellow centerline of the taxiway leads directly toward the aircraft positioned between the two trucks. This type of ceremony typically honors a final flight or retirement of an aircraft or crew member.
    A military CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter is receiving a traditional water cannon salute on a tarmac, likely marking a retirement, final flight, or ceremonial occasion. Two red fire/crash trucks (one visibly numbered '10') flank the aircraft on either side, projecting arching water streams that form a ceremonial arch over the helicopter. The scene takes place on a concrete airfield apron under a partly cloudy sky.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform is being doused with water on what appears to be an airfield tarmac. Two civilians in colorful clothing are visible in the foreground, one holding a hose spraying water. This appears to be a traditional military 'fini flight' or homecoming water salute ceremony.
    A military formation or gathering is taking place outdoors in front of a large industrial hangar or warehouse structure. One soldier, seen from behind, appears to be addressing a large group of uniformed personnel standing in a semi-circular arrangement. The setting and attire suggest a formal military ceremony or briefing event.
    A United States Army soldier in camouflage uniform embraces a woman in a green shirt on a wet tarmac in front of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter. The scene appears to be a military homecoming or reunion, taking place at what looks like a military airfield or hangar facility. The emotional embrace and the presence of the large transport helicopter suggest the soldier has recently returned from a deployment.
    A military tandem-rotor helicopter, consistent with a CH-47 Chinook, is receiving a ceremonial water salute on a military airfield tarmac. Two fire trucks are positioned on either side of the yellow centerline, projecting arching water streams that form a tunnel over the helicopter. This type of water arch ceremony typically marks a significant milestone such as a final flight or retirement of an aircraft.
    A military tandem-rotor helicopter, consistent with a CH-47 Chinook, is on a tarmac or airfield surface being subjected to a water salute or wash-down arc. The rotor wash is dispersing the water spray into a dramatic mist cloud surrounding the aircraft. A yellow centerline stripe is visible in the foreground of the concrete surface.

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