Col. Anthony Mullinax, 56th Mission Support Group commander, climbs into an F-16 Fighting Falcon before his final flight, June 13, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Mullinax has been commander of the 56th MSG since July 2021. (Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron taxis on the runway at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., June 13, 2023. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)Col. Anthony Mullinax, 56th Mission Support Group commander, awaits takeoff before his final flight, June 13, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. (Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)Col. Anthony Mullinax, 56th Mission Support Group commander, gestures to the photographer before his final flight, June 13, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)Col. Anthony Mullinax, 56th Mission Support Group commander, dons an oxygen mask before his final flight, June 13, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)Col. Anthony Mullinax, 56th Mission Support Group commander, preps for his final flight, June 13, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The tradition of a “fini flight” dates back to World War II. (Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)
