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U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Amrhein, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, taxis through streams of water during a “fini-flight” at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 15, 2019. Amrhein celebrated his “fini-flight” with his family and wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandria Lee)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Amrhein, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, gives a pre-flight brief before his “fini flight” at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 15, 2019. Dating back to World War II, the U.S. military has celebrated final flights for pilots and other experienced officers either at the end of their current assignment or their career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Milano)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Amrhein, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, is marshalled in by his son while he pilots a KC-135 Stratotanker during his “fini flight” at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 15, 2019. Amrhein celebrated the end of his two-year command of the Bloody Hundredth by flying a KC-135 from RAF Mildenhall one last time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Milano)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Amrhein, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, flies a KC-135 Stratotanker over England, May 15, 2019. Dating back to World War II, the U.S. military has celebrated final flights for pilots and other experienced officers either at the end of their current assignment or their career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Milano)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Amrhein, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, climbs the ladder to a KC-135 Stratotanker before his “fini flight” at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 15, 2019. Amrhein celebrated the end of his two-year command of the Bloody Hundredth by flying a KC-135 from RAF Mildenhall one last time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Milano)

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The son of U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Amrhein, 100th Air Refueling Wing Commander, showers him with champagne to celebrate his final flight as commander of 100th ARW at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 15, 2019. Amrhein celebrated his “fini-flight” following a two-year command with his friends and wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandria Lee)

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The son of U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Amrhein, 100th Air Refueling Wing Commander, marshals in his father’s KC-135 at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 15,2019. Amrhein celebrated his “fini-flight” following a two-year command with his friends and wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandria Lee)

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Friends and family of U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Amrhein, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, shower him with champagne to celebrate his final flight as commander of 100th ARW at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 15, 2019. Amrhein celebrated his “fini-flight” with family and Chief Master Sgt. Kristina Rogers, 100th ARW Command Chief Master Sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandria Lee)

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The Bloody Hundredth celebrate Col. Amrhein’s ‘fini flight’

Published May 23, 2019
By Senior Airman Luke Milano
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- The Bloody Hundredth celebrated Col. Christopher Amrhein’s two-year command of the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 15, 2019. As he completed his “fini flight,” a celebrated Air Force tradition, his friends, family, and crewmates gathered to celebrate with him.

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Col. Amrhein fini flight

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Col. Amrhein fini flight