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U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, prepares to disembark an A-10 Thunderbolt II as he concludes his fini flight for the aircraft at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 2, 2025. A fini flight is a tradition recognizing a pilot’s final flight for a particular aircraft or squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

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U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander gets sprayed with water by his family after his fini flight for the A-10 Thunderbolt II at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 2, 2025. In addition to flying the A-10 Thunderbolt II, he has also flown the F-16 Fighting Falcon, T-37 Tweet, T-38 Talon, and AT-38 Talon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

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U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, celebrates his fini flight for the A-10 Thunderbolt II at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 2, 2025. A fini flight is a traditional final flight that signifies an aviator’s departure from their unit or their last time flying a specific aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

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U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, left, receives congratulations for concluding his fini flight for the A-10 Thunderbolt II at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 2, 2025. McKibban has logged over 2,500 flight hours across five different aircraft, showcasing his extensive experience and versatility as a pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

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Team Osan members and family gather for a group photo in front of an A-10 Thunderbolt II to celebrate U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, as he completes his fini flight at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 2, 2025. A fini-flight is not only a celebration for a pilot, but also for their family and teammates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

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U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Trundle, 51st Fighter Wing command chief, pose beside the A-10 Thunderbolt II following McKibban’s fini flight at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 2, 2025. McKibban flew his fini flight in the A-10 Thunderbolt II as the aircraft prepares to retire from service at Osan Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

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Mustang 1 Fini Flight

Published June 5, 2025
By Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, flew his fini flight in the A-10 Thunderbolt II as the aircraft prepares to retire from service at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 2, 2025.

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