Col. Richardson's 'Fini' Flight
Maj. Jesse N. Barnes, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 instructor navigator, and Col. Neil R. Richardson, 374th Airlift Wing vice commander, do a finial check of flight plans April 12, 2017, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Richardson’s last flight, known as a “fini” flight, follows an Air Force tradition dating back to WWII where upon completion of an aircrew member’s final flight they are doused with water and congratulated by their comrades in arms and family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson)