End of an Era

The crew for the final departure of aircraft 57-1419, Master Sgt. John Lennon, boom operator, Lt. Col. Jeffery Cole, co-pilot, and Master Sgt. Glen Starkweather, boom operator from the 157th Operations group pose in front of the oldest aircraft in Air Force inventory, during a ceremony held March 24, 2018 at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H. The ceremony highlighted the aircraft and the airmen who have served together during the thousands of missions the wing has accomplished. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Victoria Nelson)

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End of an Era

Master Sergeant Glen Starkweather, a boom operator from the 157th Air Refueling Wing, poses in front of the the last KC-135 Stratotanker 57-1419, the oldest aircraft in Air Force inventory, during a ceremony held March 24, 2019 at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H. The wing celebrates this incredible milestone with distinguished guests, the airmen of the 157th ARW and the 64th Air Refueling Squadron and their families. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Victoria Nelson)

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End of an Era

The last KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 157th Air Refueling Wing performs a flyover during a divestiture ceremony at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H. March 24, 2019. The ceremony hornored the aircraft and Airmen who served together during thousands of missions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Taylor Queen)

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End of an Era

The last KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 157th Air Refueling Wing takes off during a divestiture ceremony at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H. March 24, 2019. The ceremony hornored the aircraft and Airmen who served together during thousands of missions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Taylor Queen)

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Master Sgt. John Lennon, a boom operator assigned to the 157th Operations Group, grabs his flight bag to prepare for the final departure of the last KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 157th Air Refueling Wing at Pease Air National Guard Base on 24 March, 2019. With over 170,000 hours flown supporting every major conflict in recent history, the KC-135 has been an iconic part of Pease's legacy, and its departure marks the end of an era.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Taylor Queen)

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End of an Era

Published March 28, 2019
157th Air Refueling Wing

PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE N.H. -- The crew for the final departure of aircraft 57-1419, Master Sgt. John Lennon, boom operator, Lt. Col. Jeffery Cole, co-pilot, and Master Sgt. Glen Starkweather, boom operator from the 157th Operations group pose in front of the oldest aircraft in Air Force inventory, during a ceremony held March 24, 2018 at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H. The ceremony highlighted the aircraft and the airmen who have served together during the thousands of missions the wing has accomplished. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Victoria Nelson)