51st FW deputy commander takes final flight

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron conducts a low pass at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 27, 2026. The Fighting Falcon is renowned for its fly-by-wire system and exceptionally flexible design enabling it to excel worldwide in a range of both air-to-air and air-to-ground roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer)

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51st FW deputy commander takes final flight

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron conducts a low pass at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 27, 2026. The Fighting Falcon is renowned for its fly-by-wire system and exceptionally flexible design enabling it to excel worldwide in a range of both air-to-air and air-to-ground roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer)

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51st FW deputy commander takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Walsh, 51st Fighter Wing deputy commander, taxis an F-16 Fighting Falcon 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer)

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51st FW deputy commander takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Walsh, 51st Fighter Wing deputy commander, taxis an F-16 Fighting Falcon after his final flight at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 27, 2026. The Fighting Falcon is renowned for its fly-by-wire system and exceptionally flexible design enabling it to excel worldwide in a range of both air-to-air and air-to-ground roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer)

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51st FW deputy commander takes final flight

Maintainers assigned to the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron marshal U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Walsh, 51st Fighter Wing deputy commander, 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer)

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51st FW deputy commander takes final flight

Pilots assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron and family assist U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Walsh, 51st Fighter Wing deputy commander, out of an F-16 Fighting Falcon 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer)

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51st FW deputy commander takes final flight

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, 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer)

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51st FW deputy commander takes final flight

Published May 29, 2026
By Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

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.