19th OSS Change of Command

The family of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Fugate, 19th Operations Support Squadron incoming commander, is given a bouquet of roses during the 19th OSS change of command ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2026. The flowers served as a way to formally welcome the family of the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)

19th OSS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Fugate, 19th Operations Support Squadron incoming commander, gives a speech during a change of command ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2026. Fugate most recently served as the 19th OSS director of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)

19th OSS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Welch, 19th Operations Group commander, presents Lt. Col. John Fugate, 19th Operations Support Squadron incoming commander, with the squadron guidon during a change of command ceremony, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2026. Prior to his current assignment, Fugate served as the chief of safety for the 19th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)

19th OSS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Boston McClain III, 19th Operations Support Squadron outgoing commander, relinquishes command during the 19th OSS change of command ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2026. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, as well as the authority and responsibility associated with it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)

19th OSS Change of Command

The family of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Boston McClain III, 19th Operations Support Squadron outgoing commander, is presented with a gift during the 19th OSS change of command ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2026. Lt. Col. John Fugate assumed command from McClain during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)

19th OSS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Boston McClain III, 19th Operations Support Squadron outgoing commander, gives a speech during the 19th OSS change of command ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2026. The 19th Operations Support Squadron provides mission-critical operational support to the 19th Airlift Wing, enabling safe and effective pilot training through airfield management, weather forecasting, intelligence, scheduling, and command and control functions in support of daily flying operations at Little Rock Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)

19th OSS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Welch, 19th Operations Group commander, presents Lt. Col. Boston McClain III, 19th Operations Support Squadron outgoing commander, with the Meritorious Service Medal during the OSS change of command ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2026. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, as well as the authority and responsibility associated with it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)

Published Jan. 30, 2026
By Senior Airman Imani West
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- The family of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Fugate, 19th Operations Support Squadron incoming commander, is given a bouquet of roses during the 19th OSS change of command ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2026. The flowers served as a way to formally welcome the family of the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)

19th OSS Change of Command

Published Jan. 30, 2026
By Senior Airman Imani West
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs