Col. Thomas Hesterman, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, gets sprayed with water by his wife and daughters after his 'fini' flight on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 13. The 'fini' flight is an Air Force tradition that can be traced back to the Vietnam War when aircrews celebrated after completing 100 combat missions. Hesterman's new assignment will be as the Air Force Global Strike Command Inspector General. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
Col. Thomas Hesterman, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, offers to give out hugs after being sprayed with water following his 'fini' flight on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 13. Hesterman served as the 2 BW vice commander for more than two years and will become the Air Force Global Strike Command Inspector General. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
Barksdale Airmen congratulate Col. Thomas Hesterman, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, following his 'fini' flight on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 13. Hesterman served as the 2 BW vice commander for more than two years and moves on to become the Air Force Global Strike Command Inspector General. Hesterman is a command pilot with more than 4,000 flying hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
Col. Thomas Hesterman, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, poses with his B-52H Stratofortress air and ground crew after his 'fini' flight on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 13. Hesterman served as the 2 BW vice commander for more than two years and moves on to become the Air Force Global Strike Command Inspector General. Hesterman is a command pilot with more than 4,000 flying hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)