5th Bomb Wing commander embarks on final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander, sits in the pilot seat of a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 12, 2024. Hoadley flew one last time as Minot Air Force Base commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trust Tate)

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5th Bomb Wing commander embarks on final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander, receives a pre-flight brief with fellow aircrew at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 12, 2024. Hoadley prepared to take his last flight as a U.S. Airman and as the commander of Minot Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trust Tate)

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5th Bomb Wing commander embarks on final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander (left), is greeted by family, friends and colleagues after his final flight as a U.S. Airman at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 12, 2024. It is tradition for the individual conducting their final flight to be showered with water and champagne by family and friends.

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5th Bomb Wing commander embarks on final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander, tests his flight equipment at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 12, 2024. Hoadley prepared to take his last flight as a U.S. Airman and as the commander of Minot Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trust Tate)

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5th Bomb Wing commander embarks on final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander (left), is doused with water as he exits the B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 12, 2024. It is tradition for the individual conducting their final flight to be showered with water and champagne by family and friends.

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5th Bomb Wing commander embarks on final flight

Published June 14, 2024
By 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

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