A KC-135 Stratotanker taxis along the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, commemorating the final flight piloted by out-going 18th Wing vice commander, Air Force Col. Richard Tanner, May 7, 2019. Dating back to World War II, aircrew members have celebrated their last flights in similar fashion. Over the years, it has become an Air Force tradition for flyers. ( Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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