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    425th Fighter Squadron Retires the F-16 Fighting Falcon [Image 9 of 14]

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    A pilot wearing a flight helmet marked with the number '69' is seated in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet with the canopy open. The aircraft is parked under a covered shelter (likely a flight line sunshade) at what appears to be a military air base. Ground crew personnel are visible in the background near other aircraft.

    LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

    09.11.2026

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Johnathan Quinones 

    944th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Dominic “Slice” Teich, instructor pilot assigned to the 69th Fighter Squadron, returns from a historic final flight of the F-16 Fighting Falcon at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2026. The fini flight brings an end to nearly four decades of F-16 operations by the 944th Fighter Wing at Luke AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Johnathan Quinones)

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    Date Taken: 09.11.2026
    Date Posted: 09.14.2026 18:33
    Photo ID: 9935936
    VIRIN: 260911-F-WY172-2004
    Resolution: 2361x2353
    Size: 1.1 MB
    Location: LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZONA, US
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    A single-seat F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet is taxiing on a concrete runway apron at a military air base. The aircraft bears tail code 'FS 015' and displays a unit insignia on the vertical stabilizer. Military hangars and support structures are visible in the background under clear blue skies.
    A single-seat F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is taxiing on a military airbase flight line. The aircraft is painted in overall gray livery and has a pilot visible in the cockpit. The setting appears to be a U.S. Air Force installation, likely in a desert environment based on the terrain and architecture visible in the background.
    A pilot is seated in the cockpit of a military fighter jet, identified as an F-16 Fighting Falcon based on its distinctive design features. The aircraft bears the name 'ME2 Ho Sheng Wei' stenciled below the canopy, suggesting a Taiwanese or allied air force context. The pilot is wearing a flight helmet with communications equipment and appears to be conducting pre-flight or ground operations.
    A military jet fighter, identifiable as an F-16 Fighting Falcon, is being marshaled on an airfield tarmac by a ground crew member wearing a high-visibility orange vest. A pilot is visible in the cockpit under the raised canopy. The scene appears to take place at a military air base, likely in a desert region based on the mountains and terrain visible in the background.
    A male military pilot in an olive/sage green flight suit is seated in the open cockpit of a military jet aircraft, smiling broadly. The aircraft appears to be parked under a covered hangar or shelter structure. The image captures a candid, positive moment likely associated with a flight or post-flight activity.
    A military pilot in a flight suit is being doused with water in what appears to be a traditional 'fini flight' or solo celebration ceremony at a military airbase. A young boy in a red t-shirt is spraying water at the laughing pilot, while other personnel in flight suits observe in the background. An F-16 fighter jet is visible in the background, confirming the military aviation setting.
    A military tradition known as a 'fini flight' or solo celebration is taking place on an airfield tarmac, where a person in a flight suit is being doused with water. A female pilot in a flight suit and sunglasses watches and smiles in the background, while a child in a red shirt participates in the water dousing. A military jet aircraft is visible in the background.
    A military pilot is seated in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet on a flight line or tarmac. The aircraft bears the name 'CPT Samuel "Turbo" Sim' on the fuselage below the canopy, along with standard rescue and ejection seat markings. Ground crew personnel are visible in the background near a hangar.
    A pilot wearing a flight helmet marked with the number '69' is seated in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet with the canopy open. The aircraft is parked under a covered shelter (likely a flight line sunshade) at what appears to be a military air base. Ground crew personnel are visible in the background near other aircraft.
    A group of military personnel in olive/sage green flight suits are engaged in what appears to be a lighthearted hazing or celebration ritual on an airfield tarmac, with one person being held down on the ground by colleagues. A young girl in a red shirt is standing nearby next to a stainless steel fire extinguisher, which one of the standing airmen is pointing toward the group. Military aircraft and ground equipment are visible in the background.
    A military pilot in a dark flight suit is being greeted with a kiss by a woman in a floral blouse and jeans, likely a homecoming or return from deployment ceremony. The pilot appears wet, possibly from a traditional post-flight dousing. Children and other personnel in flight suits are visible in the background.
    A large group of military personnel, predominantly wearing olive green flight suits, pose for a group photo in front of a gray fighter jet, likely an F-16, inside or near a hangar. One individual is seated on top of the aircraft's cockpit area. The setting appears to be a military air base, possibly during a special event or ceremony.
    A large group of military personnel, families, and children pose for a group photo in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet aircraft inside a hangar or covered tarmac area. The gathering appears to be a military family day or homecoming event, with participants dressed in casual and patriotic attire. At least one individual is wearing a flight suit, suggesting an active-duty military context.
    A large group of adults and children pose together in front of a military jet aircraft, likely an F-16 Fighting Falcon, on what appears to be a flight line or tarmac. The gathering appears to be a family or group photo opportunity at a military air base, possibly during an airshow or homecoming event. The mood is celebratory and casual, with people smiling and dressed in everyday civilian clothing.

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