10/3/2012 - Col. Erik Hansen is hosed down with water by his wife, Susan, after completion of his final flight as the 437th Airlift Wing commander at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., Oct. 2, 2012. The final or "fini flight," is an aviation tradition in which aircrew members are met by their unit comrades, family and friends and soaked with water. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

10/3/2012 - Col. Erik Hansen is greeted by his wife, Susan, after completion of his final flight as the 437th Airlift Wing commander at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., Oct. 2, 2012. The final or "fini flight," is an aviation tradition in which aircrew members are met by their unit comrades, family and friends and soaked with water. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

10/3/2012 - Col. Erik Hansen is sprayed with sparkling grape juice by his wife, Susan, after completion of his final flight as the 437th Airlift Wing commander at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C., Oct. 2, 2012. The final or "fini flight," is an aviation tradition in which aircrew members are met by their unit comrades, family and friends and soaked with water. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)