31 FW honors Aviano AB officers following final flights

U.S. Air Force Maj. Andre Golson, 31st Operations Support Squadron weapons and tactics chief, steps from a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon following his final flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 3, 2026. Golson’s final flight served as a tribute to his years of dedicated service, leadership and enduring influence on the Airmen and the mission he supported throughout his time at Aviano AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class TaeLani Allen-Lewis)

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31 FW honors Aviano AB officers following final flights

U.S. Air Force Maj. Andre Golson, 31st Operations Support Squadron weapons and tactics chief, celebrates with fellow pilots after his final flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 3, 2026. “Fini Flights” are an Air Force tradition marking a pilots' departure from a unit, or the last time they will fly a particular aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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31 FW honors Aviano AB officers following final flights

U.S. Air Force Major Andre Golson, 31st Operations Support Squadron weapons and tactics chief, is sprayed with champagne by his wife after completing his final flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 3, 2026. Golson’s final flight served as a tribute to his years of dedicated service, leadership and enduring influence on the Airmen and the mission he supported throughout his time at Aviano AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class TaeLani Allen-Lewis)

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31 FW honors Aviano AB officers following final flights

U.S. Air Force Maj. Andre Golson, 31st Operations Support Squadron weapons and tactics chief, taxis his F-16 Fighting Falcon to its parking spot following his final flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 3, 2026. Golson’s final flight served as a tribute to his years of dedicated service, leadership and enduring influence on the Airmen and the mission he supported throughout his time at Aviano AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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31 FW honors Aviano AB officers following final flights

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Behrens, 31st Operations Group deputy commander, exits an F-16 Fighting Falcon following his final flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 3, 2026. Final flights are a long-standing aviation tradition recognizing an aviator’s final sortie before departing a unit, retiring or transitioning to a new assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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31 FW honors Aviano AB officers following final flights

U.S. Air Force Maj. Andre Golson, 31st Operations Support Squadron weapons and tactics chief, prepares to exit an F-16 Fighting Falcon following his final flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 3, 2026. Golson’s final flight served as a tribute to his years of dedicated service, leadership and enduring influence on the Airmen and the mission he supported throughout his time at Aviano AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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31 FW honors Aviano AB officers following final flights

Published June 18, 2026
By Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls, Airman 1st Class Antone Williams, and Airman 1st Class TaeLani Allen-Lewis
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- U.S. Air Force Maj. Andre Golson, 31st Operations Support Squadron weapons and tactics chief, steps from a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon following his final flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 3, 2026. Golson’s final flight served as a tribute to his years of dedicated service, leadership and enduring influence on the Airmen and the mission he supported throughout his time at Aviano AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class TaeLani Allen-Lewis)