Col. Redmond Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Redmond, 355th Wing deputy commander, sits in a bath of green water at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 12, 2026. Redmond was dunked in a bath of green water to honor his service as part of a long-standing tradition upon the completion of his “fini” flight, the final of his career at Davis-Monthan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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Col. Redmond Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Redmond, 355th Wing deputy commander, pilots an HH-60W aircraft at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 12, 2026. Redmond completed his “fini flight,” a tradition that honors the pilot's service, that afternoon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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Col. Redmond Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Redmond, 355th Wing deputy commander, exits the flightline after his “fini” flight surrounded by his family at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 12, 2026. Aircrew members and loved ones gathered to celebrate the occasion and celebrate his accomplishments throughout his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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Col. Redmond Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Redmond, 355th Wing deputy commander, is doused with water and champagne upon the completion of his “fini” flight” at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 12, 2026. Fini flights recognize the achievements and lasting impact of aviators throughout their career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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Col. Redmond Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Redmond, 355th Wing deputy commander, is dropped into a bath of green water at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 12, 2026. The submersion in green water is a tradition among aviators to honor the pilot’s service, covering them in the symbolism and colors that define the rescue community’s identity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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Col. Redmond Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Redmond, 355th Wing deputy commander, is embraced by his wife after the completion of his “fini” flight at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 12, 2026. The fini flight marked the culmination of his flying duties at Davis-Monthan and celebrated his service and leadership within the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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Col. Redmond Fini Flight

Published May 14, 2026
By Airman Najzee Kuzu
355th Wing

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Redmond, 355th Wing deputy commander, sits in a bath of green water at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 12, 2026. Redmond was dunked in a bath of green water to honor his service as part of a long-standing tradition upon the completion of his “fini” flight, the final of his career at Davis-Monthan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)