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U.S. Air Force Capt. Mike, a KC-10 Extender pilot deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, flies during a refueling mission near Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2016. KC-10 aircrews leverage the aircraft's unique ability to supply fuel using both the centerline refueling boom and drogue-and-hose system during the same mission, meaning they can supply a wide range of fighters, bombers and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft without landing to switch systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin)


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U.S. Air Force Capt. Mike, a KC-10 Extender pilot deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, flies during a refueling mission near Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2016. KC-10 aircrews leverage the aircraft's unique ability to supply fuel using both the centerline refueling boom and drogue-and-hose system during the same mission, meaning they can supply a wide range of fighters, bombers and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft without landing to switch systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin)

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U.S. Air Force Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, prepares for his final flight in an F-15C Eagle at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 9, 2017. During Carlisle’s two year tour as the ACC commander, he was responsible for organizing, training, equipping and maintaining combat-ready forces for rapid deployment and employment while ensuring strategic air defense forces were ready to meet the challenges of peacetime air sovereignty and wartime defense. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Zimmerman, 75th Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent, assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Ga., guides U.S. Air Force Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, as he prepares to takeoff on his final flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 9, 2017. Carlisle has logged more than 3,600 flight hours in numerous air frames throughout his career. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, is showered with water and champagne by his family and friends after taking his final flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 9, 2017. Carlisle was the commander for ACC Airmen, who are the primary providers of air combat forces to America's warfighters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, greets U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Zimmerman, 75th Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent, assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Ga., before his final flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 9, 2017. Zimmerman served as Carlisle’s former crew chief at Langley Air Force Base when they served together in the late 1990’s. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Zimmerman, 78th Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent, gives U.S. Air Force Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, the thumbs-up during Carlisle’s final flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 9, 2017.Carlisle commanded ACC during the historic announcement of the F-35A Lightning II and its initial operating capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, poses with fellow pilots and his former crew chief, before his final flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 10, 2017. Carlisle’s fini-flight culminated his more than 39 years of service to the U.S. Air Force and his country. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, as he prepares to takeoff on his final flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 9, 2017. Carlisle commanded ACC Airmen who are the primary providers of air combat forces to America's warfighting commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)
Blaise “Hawk Jr.” Murshid, grandson of U.S. Air Force Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle’s, commander of Air Combat Command, prepares to hose-down his grandfather after Carlisle’s final flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 9, 2017. Hosing-down a pilot is a tradition that is a part of the final flight celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)
Gillian, wife of U.S. Air Force Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle’s, commander of Air Combat Command, and their grandson, Blaise “Hawk Jr.” Murshid, await Carlisle’s arrival from his final flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 9, 2017. Carlisle’s family, along with members of ACC, came out to celebrate his final flight as a U.S. Air Force Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, taxis through fire trucks’ streams in an F-15C Eagle during his final flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 9, 2017. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition, dating back to World War II, that celebrates a pilot’s military career. (U.S. Air Force photo/SSgt. Natasha Stannard)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, goes over a preflight maintenance check with U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Zimmerman, 78th Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent, prior to his final flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 9, 2017. Zimmerman was Carlisle’s first crew chief and was invited to lead the general’s final launch. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, is greeted by Airmen, his friends and family after taking his final flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 9, 2017. Carlisle is a command pilot with more than 3,600 flying hours in combat and mobility aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)