On Friday afternoon, Aaron aka "Brick" flew his last T-38 sortie as part of the 50th Flying Training Squadron. The weather was ideal, for what he called one of his most fun flights ever. Just before he landed our family and other instructors in the squadron were summoned out to the flightline.
Fini-flight tradition includes getting sprayed with water and doused with champagne. I immensely enjoyed my wifely duty of hosing him down. And Will was pretty excited to see his Daddy in an airplane. Thankfully, my parents were also in town and could help with holding Will and taking pictures.
One of Aaron's best friend's from the 50th, "Razor" flew the sortie with him in another jet. It was great to share his last flight with such a good buddy.
After Aaron got dried off, we headed inside to the squadron bar for a farewell ceremony. Will loved running around inside the building discovering all over again the sites the squadron has to offer... the ejection seat, live snake mascot, foosball table, etc.
The squadron commander, Lt. Col. Ankerstar offered some kind remarks and Aaron made his farewell speech. We served up sub sandwiches and enjoyed the company of some great folks that have helped make this assignment such a memorable and valuable experience for Aaron.
Fini-flight tradition includes getting sprayed with water and doused with champagne. I immensely enjoyed my wifely duty of hosing him down. And Will was pretty excited to see his Daddy in an airplane. Thankfully, my parents were also in town and could help with holding Will and taking pictures. 
One of Aaron's best friend's from the 50th, "Razor" flew the sortie with him in another jet. It was great to share his last flight with such a good buddy.
After Aaron got dried off, we headed inside to the squadron bar for a farewell ceremony. Will loved running around inside the building discovering all over again the sites the squadron has to offer... the ejection seat, live snake mascot, foosball table, etc.
The squadron commander, Lt. Col. Ankerstar offered some kind remarks and Aaron made his farewell speech. We served up sub sandwiches and enjoyed the company of some great folks that have helped make this assignment such a memorable and valuable experience for Aaron.
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I know this must have been bittersweet. What fun pictures!
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