30 years of flying: Col. DeVere retires
Col. James DeVere, 302nd Airlift Wing commander, steps out of a C-130 aircraft to celebrate with friends and family after his final flight as an Air Force pilot July 31, 2020, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. DeVere completed his “fini-flight,” an Air Force pilot’s last flight, marking the end of his career with 30 years of service and more than 6,000 flying hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tiffany Lundberg)