The "Last One" departs

Eddie Caro, crew chief on F-4 Phantom tail number 68-0599, launches the final F-4 delivery to BAE Systems in Mojave, Calif., at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 17, 2013. BAE Systems will convert the aircraft into a drone and eventually deliver the jet to Tyndall AFB, Fla. (Courtesy photo/Released)

The "Last One" departs

From left, Jose Antrobus, Eddie Caro and Stephen Merz, all assigned to the 576th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Squadron, 309th Aerospace Mainteance and Regeneration Group, perform a last inspection on an F-4 Phantom, tail number 68-0599, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 17, 2013. Caro, crew chief of the aircraft, and the other maintenance professionals put in thousands of hours to return the aircraft to flying status after more than 20 years. (Courtesy photo/Released)

Eagle's Nest's doors fly open again

U.S. Air Force Airmen walk into the Eagle's Nest Snack Bar and Grill after its re-opening on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 16, 2012. The Eagle's Nest provides another dining choice for the Desert Lightning Team and community. Along with a new look and menu items, the cafe has also updated the way customers are served. Customers can now sit and relax as their orders are brought to them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore/Released)

Eagle's Nest's doors fly open again

U.S. Air Force Col. James Meger, 355th Fighter Wing vice commander, leads the ribbon cutting for the re-opening of the Eagle's Nest Snack Bar and Grill at Blanchard Golf Course on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 16, 2012. The Eagle's Nest has updated its look as well as its menu to include healthier food choices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore/Released)

COMACC visits D-M

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Brooks, 355th Component Maintenance Squadron, briefs Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, on A-10 Warthog fuel tanks during his tour of the 355th CMS fuel cell on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 8, 2012. Hostage visited several locations on D-M to take a closer look at how the base accomplishes its mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy D. Moore/Released)

COMACC arrives on D-M

U.S. Air Force Col. John Cherrey, 355th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Vincent Howard, 355 FW command chief, greet Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, after his arrival on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 7, 2012. Hostage will be visiting several locations on D-M to learn about some of the intricacies of the base’s operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy D. Moore/Released)