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)