Col Murphy's fini-flight

Col. Mark P. Murphy completes his final flight as the 914th Airlift Wing vice commander June 30, 2011 Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, NY. Col. Murphy was greeted by family and friends as he completes his last flight and first step into retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph McKee)

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Col Murphy's fini-flight

Col. Mark P. Murphy completes his final flight as the 914th Airlift Wing vice commander June 30, 2011 Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, NY. Col. Murphy was greeted by family and friends as he completes his last flight and first step into retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph McKee)

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Off we go

Published July 5, 2011
By Staff Sgt. Joseph McKee
914th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, NY -- The U.S Air Force has a tradition where aircrew, on completion of their final flight ('fini-flight') are met on arrival and hosed with water by their squadron comrades.

Staying true to tradition 914th Airlift Wing Vice Commander Mark P. Murphy's fini-flight was no exception. As he exited the aircraft Col. Murphy was greeted not only by family and friends but Lt Col. Larry Kroecker and Capt. Ben Canetti who strategically sprayed streams of water on their former commander.

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Col Murphy's fini-flight

Col Murphy's fini-flight