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A legacy, grounded: Pave Hawk ‘401’ retires

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marlon Natty, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chief, flies aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk “401” during its final flight from Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2021. Natty was the dedicated crew chief of 401 from 2019 to 2021, and accompanied the aircraft to Korea to ensure it stayed mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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A legacy, grounded: Pave Hawk ‘401’ retires

Members from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepare for the final flight of HH-60G Pave Hawk “401” at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2021. The final flight, commonly known as a “fini” flight, commemorates the legacy of a pilot or aircraft as they transition into retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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A legacy, grounded: Pave Hawk ‘401’ retires

Members from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepare for the final flight of HH-60G Pave Hawk “401” at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2021. After nearly three decades of flying humanitarian and combat search and rescue missions, 401 will retire as a ground instructional training aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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Shogun One completes fini flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Case A. Cunningham, 18th Wing commander, climbs out of an F-15 Eagle after his fini-flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2019. The fini-flight ceremony included members from the 18th WG to celebrate his final flight at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Shogun One completes fini flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham, 18th Wing commander, climbs out of the cockpit of an F-15 Eagle after his final or fini flight as wing commander at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2019. For many aircrew, the fini flight is a way to recognize and honor fellow aviators as one who can now hang their hat with the many Airmen who have gone before them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Shogun One completes fini flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Case A. Cunningham, 18th Wing commander, completes his fini-flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2019. The fini-flight is a time-honored aviation tradition, marking the last flight during a member's time with his or her assigned unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mandy Foster)

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Shogun One completes fini flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Case A. Cunningham, 18th Wing commander, completes his fini-flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2019. He has been selected for reassignment as Deputy Director for Operations, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Shogun One completes fini flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Case A. Cunningham, 18th Wing commander, completes his fini-flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2019. The fini-flight is part of Cunningham’s change of command celebration from the 18th WG, where he has served as commander from July 2017 to July 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mandy Foster)

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Classic airframe, innovative capacities

Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron await the exit of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James McFarland, 67th Fighter Squadron commander, from an F-15 Eagle July 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This flight was McFarland’s fini flight as the 67th FS commander. The fini flight is a time-honored tradition where the commander of a squadron is recognized for their leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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Classic airframe, innovative capacities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marc Hicks, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, guides an F-15 Eagle July 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Eagle was piloted by Lt. Col. James McFarland, 67th Fighter Squadron commander, when it reached its 10,000 flight hours mark. This flight was also McFarland’s final flight as the commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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Classic airframe, innovative capacities

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron returns from a flight July 29, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This particular Eagle reached the 10,000 flight hours mark, making it the first F-15 on Kadena to reach this point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)