22nd ARW commander fini-flight

Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, listens to a pre-flight checklist before his fini-flight on a KC-135 Stratotanker, June 30, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. A fini-flight is a member’s final flight with a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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22nd ARW commander fini-flight

Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, operates a control panel after landing a KC-135 Stratotanker, June 30, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Miller was greeted and hosed down with water by his family and friends upon completion of his fini-flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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22nd ARW commander fini-flight

Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, listens during a pre-flight checklist before his fini-flight, June 30, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Fini-flights are the last flight a pilot has before retirement or before a commander is assigned elsewhere. Miller assumed command of the wing Feb. 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Thornbury)

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22nd ARW commander fini-flight

Three A-10 Thunderbolt II’s, assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., fly alongside of a KC-135 Stratotanker after refueling, June 30, 2017. A-10’s provide close air support to warfighters on the ground but require refueling mid-flight due to its limited range. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Thornbury)

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22nd ARW commander fini-flight

Three A-10 Thunderbolt II’s, assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., fly alongside of a KC-135 Stratotanker after refueling, June 30, 2017. A-10’s provide close air support to warfighters on the ground but require refueling mid-flight due to its limited range. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Thornbury)

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22nd ARW commander fini-flight

An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., breaks away after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., June 30, 2017, over Missouri. The KC-135’s primary function is aerial refueling, but it can also be used for airlift and medical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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22nd ARW commander fini-flight

Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, observes Senior Airman Andrew Mays, 350th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuel an A-10 Thunderbolt II, June 30, 2017, while flying over Missouri. Air refueling is vital to Air Force operations to allow aircraft to efficiently complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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22nd ARW commander fini-flight

Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, changes frequencies on a radio during his fini-flight, June 30, 2017, above Missouri. The fini-flight is a time-honored military aviation tradition marking the last flight of a pilot’s time with a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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22nd ARW commander fini-flight

Two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., fly in formation after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., June 30, 2017, over Missouri. The A-10 is designed for close air support of ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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22nd ARW commander's fini-flight

Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, flew his fini-flight, June 30, 2017. Fini-flights are the last flight a pilot has before retirement or before a commander is assigned elsewhere. Miller assumed command of the wing Feb. 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)

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22nd ARW commander's fini-flight

Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, flew his fini-flight, June 30, 2017. Fini-flights are the last flight a pilot has before retirement or before a commander is assigned elsewhere. Miller assumed command of the wing Feb. 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)

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22nd ARW commander's fini-flight

Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, flew his fini-flight, June 30, 2017. Fini-flights are the last flight a pilot has before retirement or before a commander is assigned elsewhere. Miller assumed command of the wing Feb. 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)

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22nd ARW commander's fini-flight

Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, flew his fini-flight, June 30, 2017. Fini-flights are the last flight a pilot has before retirement or before a commander is assigned elsewhere. Miller assumed command of the wing Feb. 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)

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22nd ARW commander's fini-flight

Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, flew his fini-flight, June 30, 2017. Fini-flights are the last flight a pilot has before retirement or before a commander is assigned elsewhere. Miller assumed command of the wing Feb. 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)

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22nd ARW commander's fini-flight

Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, flew his fini-flight, June 30, 2017. Fini-flights are the last flight a pilot has before retirement or before a commander is assigned elsewhere. Miller assumed command of the wing Feb. 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)

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22nd ARW commander's fini-flight

Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, flew his fini-flight, June 30, 2017. Fini-flights are the last flight a pilot has before retirement or before a commander is assigned elsewhere. Miller assumed command of the wing Feb. 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)

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22nd ARW commander's fini-flight

Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, flew his fini-flight, June 30, 2017. Fini-flights are the last flight a pilot has before retirement or before a commander is assigned elsewhere. Miller assumed command of the wing Feb. 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)

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22nd ARW commander's fini-flight

Published July 6, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker & Senior Airman Chris Thornbury
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, listens to a pre-flight checklist before his fini-flight on a KC-135 Stratotanker, June 30, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. A fini-flight is a member’s final flight with a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

22nd ARW commander fini-flight

22nd ARW commander fini-flight

22nd ARW commander fini-flight

22nd ARW commander fini-flight

22nd ARW commander fini-flight

22nd ARW commander fini-flight

22nd ARW commander fini-flight

22nd ARW commander fini-flight

22nd ARW commander fini-flight

22nd ARW commander's fini-flight

22nd ARW commander's fini-flight

22nd ARW commander's fini-flight

22nd ARW commander's fini-flight

22nd ARW commander's fini-flight

22nd ARW commander's fini-flight

22nd ARW commander's fini-flight

22nd ARW commander's fini-flight