86 AW deputy commander celebrates his final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Jamil I. Musa, 86th Airlift Wing deputy commander, exits a C-37A Gulfstream after his “fini flight” at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 29, 2025. A “fini flight” is a tradition within the U.S. Air Force where a pilot or crew members are celebrated with a water salute upon completion of their final flight at a particular unit or upon retirement. It’s a way to mark their departure and honor their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)

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86 AW deputy commander celebrates his final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Jamil I. Musa, 86th Airlift Wing deputy commander, hugs his wife DeDe after his “fini flight” at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 29, 2025. Upon landing, Musa was greeted by family and friends to celebrate his time at Ramstein. Musa will take command of the 436th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Base, Delaware. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)

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86 AW deputy commander celebrates his final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Jamil I. Musa, 86th Airlift Wing deputy commander, poses for a photo with his family and Kaiserslautern Military Community leadership after his “fini flight” at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 29, 2025. A “fini flight” is a tradition within the U.S. Air Force where a pilot or crew members are celebrated with a water salute upon completion of their final flight at a particular unit or upon retirement. Musa is a command pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)

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86 AW deputy commander celebrates his final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Jamil I. Musa, 86th Airlift Wing deputy commander, center, speaks with Kaiserslautern Military Community leadership after his “fini flight” at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 29, 2025. As the deputy commander, he is second-in-command of a wing comprising seven groups and 30 squadrons across four installations in Germany, Spain, Belgium, and Portugal. Musa will take command of the 436th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Base, Delaware. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)

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86 AW deputy commander celebrates his final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Jamil I. Musa, 86th Airlift Wing deputy commander, poses for a photo with his family on a C-37A Gulfstream after his “fini flight” at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 29, 2025. Upon landing, Musa was greeted by family and friends to celebrate his time at Ramstein. Musa will take command of the 436th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Base, Delaware. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)

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86 AW deputy commander celebrates his final flight

Published May 7, 2025
By Senior Airman Jared Lovett
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Force Col. Jamil I. Musa, 86th Airlift Wing deputy commander, exits a C-37A Gulfstream after his “fini flight” at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 29, 2025. A “fini flight” is a tradition within the U.S. Air Force where a pilot or crew members are celebrated with a water salute upon completion of their final flight at a particular unit or upon retirement. It’s a way to mark their departure and honor their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)