Gen. William R. Looney, commander, Air Education and Training Command, was honored by fellow Airmen, friends and family during his final, or "fini," flight July 1. General Looney selected an F-15 aircraft as his last flight and was honored by firefighters dousing him with hundreds of gallons of water and friends and family showering him with warm wishes for his retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Mrs. Marilyn Looney greets her husband, Gen. William R. Looney III, following his final, or "fini," flight July 1. General Looney retired today after leading AETC for three years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

Gen. William R. Looney III gets doused by hundreds of gallons of water after landing for his final flight July 1. The general was honored by fellow Airmen, friends and family as he retired today after leading AETC for three years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

Gen. William R. Looney III was honored by fellow Airmen, friends and family during his final, or "fini," flight July 1. General Looney retired today after leading AETC for three years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)