It's all fun until someone gets wet during a cold Illinois touchdown event

Splashdown at 34 degrees brings a chill to one surprised pilot! Col. Karl Goerke, 932nd Airlift Wing commander, reacts to a cold steady splash of water with his family, friends and fellow 932nd AW Airmen watching after completing his fini flight. Military aviators have a tradition where aircrew members upon completion of their final flight, or fini flight are met and hosed down with water by their squadron comrades, family, and friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)

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