Photo: USAF/Will Vandermate

6/6/2007 - Col. Joseph E. Zeis, Jr., the 46th Test Wing Commander, gets hosed down as part of a pilot tradition after his final flight, or "fini flight," here at Eglin AFB on June 6.

The colonel has flown more than 1,500 hours in 26 types of aircraft, including various versions of the F-111, F-15, F-4, T/AT-38, NKC-135 and the B-2 Stealth bomber.

Colonel Zeis is scheduled to retire after his June 19 change of command ceremony where he will relenquish command of the 46th TW to Col. Gary Plumb.

Source: USAF/Eglin AFB Press Release