Ending an era: Col Paul Sheets’ final flight with the 23 WG

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Sheets, 23rd Wing commander, conducts air-to-air refueling in an HH-60W Jolly Green II with the help of 71st Rescue Squadron aircrew aboard an HC-130J Combat King II at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 29, 2025. Sheets conducted his final flight, or “fini flight,” as commander of the 23rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah Carpenter)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Savannah Carpenter
VIRIN: 250729-F-WH802-1323.JPG
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NIKON Z 9

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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