Col. Matthew Molloy, 1st Fighter Wing commander, taxis in a T-38 Talon at the end of his fini-flight at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 19, 2011. Colonel Molloy has more than 3,100 flying hours in the F-15 Eagle and F-22 Raptor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Camilla Griffin)(RELEASED)

Col. Matthew Molloy, 1st Fighter Wing commander, exits the cockpit of a T-38 Talon after his fini-flight at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 19, 2011. The final or fini" flight is a long standing practice of the U.S. and Royal Australian Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Camilla Griffin)(RELEASED)

Col. Matthew Molloy, 1st Fighter Wing commander, is soaked by his family after his fini-flight at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 19, 2011. This time honored tradition warrants a gala event where by fire trucks join the crowd in welcoming the pilot back from his final flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Camilla Griffin)(RELEASED)

Col. Matthew Molloy, 1st Fighter Wing commander, tries to block water from the fire truck hose after his fini-flight at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 19, 2011. Colonel Molloy has more than 3,100 flying hours in the F-15 Eagle and F-22 Raptor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Camilla Griffin)(RELEASED)