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19th OG commander completes his final flight at Little Rock AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Welch, 19th Operations Group commander, left, and Col. Bret Echard, 19th Airlift Wing commander, poses for a photo at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 21, 2026. Camaraderie is a defining part of a service member’s career, forged through shared challenges, long hours, and a collective sense of purpose. Col. Echard flew alongside Col. Welch for his final flight before his departure from the 19th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kameron Green)

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19th OG commander completes his final flight at Little Rock AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Welch, 19th Operations Group commander, left, and Col. Metodi Roulev, 19th Airlift Wing deputy commander, pose for a photo with family and friends, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 21, 2026. Welch marked the end of his term as commander of the 19th Operations Group with a final “fini-flight,” after which he will formally pass command to his successor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kameron Green)

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19th OG commander completes his final flight at Little Rock AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Welch, 19th Operations Group commander, looks back at a C-130J Super Hercules, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 21, 2026. Welch’s final flight served as a tribute to his impactful leadership of the 19th Operations Group, commemorating his dedication to the mission of the 19th Airlift Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base and the lasting influence he will leave on its Airmen and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen Kameron Green)

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19th OG commander completes his final flight at Little Rock AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Welch, 19th Operations Group commander, embraces the moment of his last flight, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 21, 2026. Welch’s final flight served as a tribute to his impactful leadership of the 19th Operations Group, commemorating his dedication to the mission of the 19th Airlift Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base and the lasting influence he will leave on its Airmen and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen Kameron Green)

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19th OG commander completes his final flight at Little Rock AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Welch, 19th Operations Group commander, hugs his wife at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 21, 2026. After his final flight as the commander of the 19th Operations Group, Welch embraced his family showing that the fini-flight tradition serves not only as a celebration of professional milestones, but also as a meaningful tribute to the support system on the ground that made the journey possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kameron Green)

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19th OG commander completes his final flight at Little Rock AFB

Christina Welch, wife of U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Welch, commander of the 19th Operations Group, marshals a C-130J Super Hercules at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 21, 2026. For Welch, this moment marked the conclusion of his command of the 19th Operations Group, as family, friends, and fellow service members gathered to express their gratitude and respect. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kameron Green)

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19th OG commander completes his final flight at Little Rock AFB

Col. Christopher Welch, 19th Operations Group commander, is sprayed with champagne after completing his final flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 21, 2026. The flight commemorated Welch’s dedication and service to the 19th OG, and honored his time in its command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)

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19th OG commander completes his final flight at Little Rock AFB

Col. Christopher Welch, 19th Operations Group commander, taxis into a parking space on the flightline after completing his final flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 21, 2026. The flight commemorated his time leading the 19th OG and his dedication to the 19th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)

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19th OG commander completes his final flight at Little Rock AFB

Col. Christopher Welch, 19th Operations Group commander, flies a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during his final flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 21, 2026. During the flight, Welch and his crew conducted an airdrop as well as a series of low level maneuvers across Arkansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)

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19th OG commander completes his final flight at Little Rock AFB

Col. Christopher Welch, 19th Operations Group commander, flies a C-130J Super Hercules during his final flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 21, 2026. The flight covered multiple facets of tactical airlift, including an air drop and low level flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)

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19th OG commander completes his final flight at Little Rock AFB

Col. Christopher Welch, 19th Operations Group commander, flies a C-130J Super Hercules over a lake during his final flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 21, 2026. The flight commemorated Welch’s time and service leading the 19th OG, and supporting the 19th Airlift Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)

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19th OG commander completes his final flight at Little Rock AFB

Col. Chad Overton, 314th Operations Group commander, photographs Col. Christopher Welch, 19th Operations Group commander (left) and Maj. Richard Ledson, 19th Airlift Wing chief executive officer (right), as they prepare to take off in a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 21, 2026. The flight commemorated Welch’s time leading the 19th OG and his support of the 19th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)

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19th OG commander completes his final flight at Little Rock AFB

Col. Christopher Welch, 19th Operations Group commander, prepares a C-130J Super Hercules for his final flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 21, 2026. The flight commemorated the time Welch spent leading the 19th OG and his support of the 19th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)

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19th OG commander completes his final flight at Little Rock AFB

Col. Christopher Welch, 19th Operations Group commander, reads through a binder before taking off in a C-130J Super Hercules for his final flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 21, 2026. During the flight, Welch and his crew conducted an airdrop and low level flying operations across Arkansas, and finished the flight with an overhead pass over his friends and family on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)

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19th AW reactivates OG and MXG

19th Maintenance Group and 19th Operations Group, stand at attention during a reactivation ceremony, Jan. 23, 2026, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. The decision to return to the original group structure reflects guidance from the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and aims to reduce change fatigue while strengthening commander-led readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Saisha Cornett)

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19th AW reactivates OG and MXG

U.S. Air Force Col. Bret Echard, 19th Airlift Wing and installation commander, presents Col. Amanda Sheets, 19th Maintenance Group commander, with the ceremonial guidon during a reactivation ceremony, Jan. 23, 2026, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. The decision to return to the original group structure reflects guidance from the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and aims to reduce change fatigue while strengthening commander-led readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Saisha Cornett)

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19th AW reactivates OG and MXG

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing unveil the 19th Maintenance Group guidon during a reactivation ceremony, Jan. 23, 2026, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. As one of the Air Force’s first Units of Action, the 19th AW continues to play a key role in shaping how wings organize, train, and deploy to meet future operational demands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Saisha Cornett)

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19th AW reactivates OG and MXG

U.S. Air Force Col. Bret Echard, 19th Airlift Wing and installation commander, presents Col. Christopher Welch, 19th Operations Group commander, with the ceremonial guidon during a reactivation ceremony, Jan. 23, 2026, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. The decision to return to the original group structure reflects guidance from the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and aims to reduce change fatigue while strengthening commander-led readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Saisha Cornett)

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19th AW reactivates OG and MXG

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing unveil the 19th Operations Group guidon during a reactivation ceremony, Jan. 23, 2026, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. As one of the Air Force’s first Units of Action, the 19th AW continues to play a key role in shaping how wings organize, train, and deploy to meet future operational demands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Saisha Cornett)

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19th AW showcases deployment capabilities in CRE 26-1

U.S. Air Force Airmen process through the personnel deployment function line during an exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Nov. 19, 2025. The PDF line is a major component of phase one of the exercise where the wing generates and rapidly deploys forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Bates-Jones)

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