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U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Walsh, 51st Fighter Wing deputy commander, celebrates with family after his final flight at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

(Photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer/U.S. Air Force)

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Walsh, 51st Fighter Wing deputy commander, celebrates with family and friends after his final flight at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 27, 2026. Final flights are a time-honored tradition that allow the aircrew’s family to have a hand in an important operational moment and celebrate the member’s time at their unit.

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