Brig. Gen. James N. Post III, 354th FW commander, taxis through an archway of water upon completion of his final flight on July 12th at Eielson AFB. The final flight is an aviation tradition in which aircrew members, upon completion of their last flight with the wing, or 'fini flight,' are met and hosed down with water by their squadron comrades, family and friends. [USAF photo by A1C. Zachary Perras]
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News: Post completes fini flight [2012-07-13]
In a tradition nearly as old as military aviation itself, Brigadier General James N. "Bull" Post III, 354th Fighter Wing commander, completed his final flight at Eielson Air Force Base on July 11, symbolizing the end of his command.
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