Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz celebrates with friends after his "hose down," July 12, 2012, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., following his last flight as an active-duty officer on an MC-130E Combat Talon I. The MC-130E Combat Talon I crew conducted a local training sortie during the mission. It also served as Schwartz's "fini flight" in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Christopher Williams) (Released)

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz shakes hands with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy, July 12, 2012, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., following his last flight as an active-duty officer on an MC-130E Combat Talon I. The MC-130E Combat Talon I crew conducted a local training sortie during the mission. It also served as Schwartz's "fini flight" in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Christopher Williams) (Released)

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz is embraced by his wife Susie July 12, 2012, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., following his last flight as an active-duty officer on an MC-130E Combat Talon I. The MC-130E Combat Talon I crew conducted a local training sortie during the mission. It also served as Schwartz's "fini flight" in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Christopher Williams) (Released)

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz speaks to members of the Air Force Association and the Air Commando Association at Hurlburt Field, Fla., July 12, 2012. Schwartz visited the base to meet with Air Force Special Operations Command leaders and airmen. During the visit, he flew his last flight as an active duty officer on an MC-130E Combat Talon I. The MC-130E crew conducted a local training sortie during the mission. It also served as Schwartz's "fini flight" in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Christopher Williams) (Released)

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz hugs a member of the Soundside Club staff at Hurlburt Field, Fla., July 12, 2012. Schwartz visited the base to meet with Air Force Special Operations Command leaders and airmen. During the visit, he flew his last flight as an active-duty officer on an MC-130E Combat Talon I. The MC-130E crew conducted a local training sortie during the mission. It also served as Schwartz's "fini flight" in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Christopher Williams) (Released)