Photos by Senior Airman Dylan Myers
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs June 19, 2026
U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Walsh, 603rd Air Operations Center incoming commander, provides opening remarks during the AOC change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 15, 2026. Walsh was previously the deputy commander for the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea where he led more than 5,500 personnel at the Air Force’s most forward, permanently-based fighter wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)
(From right)U.S. Air Force Col. Michael McCarthy, 603rd Air Operations Center outgoing commander, salutes U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James C. McFarland, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa strategic deterrence and nuclear integration director of operations, to signify the relinquishing of the 603rd AOC during a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 15, 2026. The 603rd AOC’s mission is to plan, direct and assess operation level command and control of air, space and cyber power to give support across Europe and Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James C. McFarland, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa strategic deterrence and nuclear integration director of operations, (left) passes the unit guidon to Col. Kevin Walsh, 603rd Air Operations Center incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 15, 2026. Walsh was previously the deputy commander for the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea where he led more than 5,500 personnel at the Air Force’s most forward, permanently-based fighter wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)
U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Walsh, 603rd Air Operations Center incoming commander, renders first salute during the AOC change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 15, 2026. The 603rd AOC’s mission is to plan, direct and assess operation level command and control of air, space and cyber power to give support across Europe and Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)
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