Col. Meyers takes to the sky for last time after 31 years

Col. Aaron Meyers, 4th Operations Group commander, gets ready for his final flight and talks with his children about pre-flight processes at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 3, 2021. The fini-flight is a tradition where an aircrew member conducts their last flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylee Gardner)

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Col. Meyers takes to the sky for last time after 31 years

Col. Aaron Meyers, 4th Operations Group commander, receives a pre-flight brief before his final flight at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 3, 2021. During this brief, Meyers is informed about weather conditions, takeoff and landing times, maintenance checklists and other information regarding his upcoming flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylee Gardner)

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Col. Meyers takes to the sky for last time after 31 years

Col. Aaron Meyers, 4th Operations Group commander, receives a pre-flight brief before his final flight at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 3, 2021. During this brief, Meyers is informed about weather conditions, takeoff and landing times, maintenance checklists and other information regarding his upcoming flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylee Gardner)

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Col. Meyers takes to the sky for last time after 31 years

Col. Aaron Meyers, 4th Operations Group commander, waves to his family from inside the cockpit of an F-15E Strike Eagle at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 3, 2021. Before taking off, Meyers’ wife and children followed him through each step of the flight process to see him fly the F-15E for the last time in his Air Force career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylee Gardner)

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Col. Meyers takes to the sky for last time after 31 years

Col. Aaron Meyers, 4th Operations Group commander, flies an F-15E Strike Eagle over his family during his fini-flight at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 3, 2021. Before his takeoff, Meyers’ family traveled to the end of the flightline to watch him takeoff for the last time in his 31-year Air Force career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylee Gardner)

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Col. Meyers takes to the sky for last time after 31 years

Col. Aaron Meyers, 4th Operations Group commander, taxies an F-15E Strike Eagle between two fire trucks after completing his final flight at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 3, 2021. Traditionally, upon landing after a fini-flight, the plane is acknowledged with a formal water salute, where two firetrucks shoot water over the plane, creating an arch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylee Gardner)

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Col. Meyers takes to the sky for last time after 31 years

Col. Aaron Meyers, 4th Operations Group commander, is sprayed down with a firehose after completing his final flight at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 3, 2021. Traditionally, once the aircrew member exits their plane after completing a fini-flight, they are sprayed with water by their family members, friends and coworkers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylee Gardner)

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Col. Meyers takes to the sky for last time after 31 years

Col. Aaron Meyers, 4th Operations Group commander, takes a photo with his family after celebrating his fini-flight at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 3, 2021. After 31 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, Meyers has completed his final flight as an Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylee Gardner)

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Col. Meyers takes to the sky for last time after 31 years

Published Feb. 16, 2021
By Senior Airman Kylee Gardner
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, North Carolina -- Col. Aaron Meyers, 4th Operations Group commander, gets ready for his final flight and talks with his children about pre-flight processes at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 3, 2021. The fini-flight is a tradition where an aircrew member conducts their last flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylee Gardner)