374 AW commander completes final flight

The patch of U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney rests on the wall in the heritage room of the 36th Airlift Squadron following his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2026. The final flight, also known as a fini flight, is an Air Force tradition marking a pilot’s departure from a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote
VIRIN: 260708-F-LX373-1206.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

640

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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