Lt. Col. Thad Middleton, 9 Air Refueling Squadron, commander, gets doused after their final fight mission at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., June 4, 2015. Fini-flights are a traditional way to mark milestones in the career of aircrew, respected individuals of rank or repute, or a commander's departure to another command or retirement. Middleton hails from Port Huron, Mich. ( Heide Couch

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