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  • Thirty-two OH-58D Kiowa Warriors with the 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, conduct a formation flyover during farewell flight, Fort Bragg, N.C., April 15. The flyover serves as a final “thank you” and farewell to the residents of the Fort Bragg and the Fayetteville community. (DOD photo by Kenneth Kassens)
  • An OH-58 Kiowa Warrior, piloted by Lt. Col. Adam Frederick, command of 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, leads his cavalry troopers on one last ride during their final formation flight, Simmons Army Airfield, N.C., April 15. Prior to the flight, Frederick thanked the pilots and maintainers for the tireless service in flying and keeping the aircrraft flying. (Army photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Freeman/ 82nd CAB PAO)
  • After a 50-year history, OH-58D Kiowa Warriors conducted their final farewell flight from Simmons Army Airfield at Fort Bragg, N.C., April 15. The fearless pilots and hard-working maintainers gathered to share their vast experiences and stories with spectators following the flight.
  • Thirty-two OH-58D Kiowa Warriors lead by the squadron commander of the 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, ascends his unit into the skies for the last time over the City of Fayetteville and Fort Bragg, N.C., April 15. The flyover serves as a final “thank you” and farewell to the residents of the Fort Bragg and the Fayetteville community. (DOD photo by Kenneth Kassens)
  • After a 50-year history, OH-58D Kiowa Warriors conducted their final farewell flight from Simmons Army Airfield at Fort Bragg, N.C., April 15. The fearless pilots and hard-working maintainers gathered to share their vast experiences and stories with spectators following the flight.
  • 32 OH-58 Kiowa Warriors assigned to 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, take to the skies during their final formation flight, Simmons Army Airfield, N.C. April 15. The final flyover honored all service members who have had the privelage to fly and work on the aircraft. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Freeman/ 82nd CAB PAO)
  • OH-58D Kiowa Warrior with the 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, waits to conduct its final flight over the City of Fayetteville, and Fort Bragg, N.C., April 15. The Kiowa Warrior has been a mainstay in the skies over the North Carolina and the Fayetteville community for over twenty-five years. (Photo by Ed Simmons)
  • OH-58 Kiowa Warriors assigned to 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, stand ready for their last formation flight over the skies of Fort Bragg and Fayetteville, Simmons Army Airfield, N.C., April 15. The 32 Kiowas flew from the airfield to Pike Field and the Airborne and Special Operations Museum, allowing both members of the Fort Bragg and Fayetteville community the opportunity to witness their final flight. (Army photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Freeman/ 82nd CAB PAO)
  • Thirty-two OH-58D Kiowa Warriors with the 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, conduct a flyover, Fort Bragg, N.C., April 15. The flyover serves as a final “thank you” and farewell to the residents of the Fort Bragg and the Fayetteville community. (DOD photo by Kenneth Kassens)
  • Chief Warrant Officer 2 Adam Epley of 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division gives a thumbs-up prior to conducting a final flyover “salute” formation at Simmons Army Airfield, N.C. April 15, 2016. The final Kiowa Warrior flight honored past and present service members that have had the privilege of operating and maintaining the Kiowa Warrior and served as a final “thank you” and farewell to the residents of the Fort Bragg and the Fayetteville community. (Army Photo by Sgt. Neil A. Stanfield)
  • Kiowa Warriors of 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, depart Simmons Army Airfield to conduct a final flyover “salute” formation at Simmons Army Airfield, N.C. April 15, 2016. The final Kiowa Warrior flight honored past and present service members that have had the privilege of operating and maintaining the Kiowa Warrior and served as a final “thank you” and farewell to the residents of the Fort Bragg and the Fayetteville community. (Army Photo by Sgt. Neil A. Stanfield)
  • Soldiers assigned to 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, and their family members watch the final OH-58D Kiowa Warrior flight over Fort Bragg and Fayetteville, N.C., April 15, 2016. Thirty-two of the helicopters, which are being retired from Army service, flew over the base and Fayetteville to thank the communites for their support over the past 25 years. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mary S. Katzenberger/Released)
  • Thirty-two OH-58D Kiowa Warriors with the 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, conduct a flyover during farewell flight, Fort Bragg, N.C., April 15. The flyover serves as a final “thank you” and farewell to the residents of the Fort Bragg and the Fayetteville community. (DOD photo by Kenneth Kassens)
  • OH-58 Kiowa Warriors of 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, fly under a arch of water to complete a final flyover “salute” formation at Simmons Army Airfield, N.C. April 15, 2016. The final Kiowa Warrior flight honored past and present service members that have had the privilege of operating and maintaining the Kiowa Warrior and served as a final “thank you” and farewell to the residents of the Fort Bragg and the Fayetteville community. (Army Photo by Sgt. Neil A. Stanfield)
  • An OH-58 Kiowa Warrior, assigned to 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, is showered by an arch of water from firetrucks following their final formation flight, Simmons Army Airfield, N.C., April 15. The water is symbolic to the retirement of the aircraft, which has been in the unit’s inventory since the summer of 1990. (Army photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Freeman/ 82nd CAB PAO)
  • Capt. Ashley Manocchio, a former company commander for 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, receives high-fives from her former Soldiers following the unit’s final formation flight, Simmons Army Airfield, N.C., April 15. Manocchio previously commanded Alpha Troop and relinquished command on April 1. (Army photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Freeman/ 82nd CAB PAO)
  • Soldiers of 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division are greeted by their families after completing a final flyover “salute” formation at Simmons Army Airfield, N.C. Apr 15, 2016. The final Kiowa Warrior flight honored past and present service members that have had the privilege of operating and maintaining the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior and served as a final “thank you” and farewell to the residents of the Fort Bragg and the Fayetteville community. (Army Photo by Sgt. Neil A. Stanfield)
  • After a 50-year history, OH-58D Kiowa Warriors conducted their final farewell flight from Simmons Army Airfield at Fort Bragg, N.C., April 15. The fearless pilots and hard-working maintainers gathered to share their vast experiences and stories with spectators following the flight.
  • Soldiers of 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, move a OH-58D Kiowa Warrior after completing a final flyover “salute” formation at Simmons Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, N.C. April 15, 2016. The final Kiowa Warrior flight honored past and present service members that have had the privilege of operating and maintaining the Kiowa Warrior and served as a final “thank you” and farewell to the residents of the Fort Bragg and the Fayetteville community. (Army Photo by Sgt. Neil A. Stanfield)
  • Soldiers assigned to 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division talk at Pike Field while awaiting the final OH-58D Kiowa Warrior flight over Fort Bragg and Fayetteville, N.C., April 15, 2016. Thirty-two of the helicopters, which are being retired from Army service, flew over the base and Fayetteville to thank the communites for their support over the past 25 years. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mary S. Katzenberger/Released)