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U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Walsh, 51st Fighter Wing deputy commander, prepares to taxi at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 6, 2025. Walsh has completed four combat flying deployments across four different locations in the Middle East. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Walsh, 51st Fighter Wing deputy commander, takes off at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 6, 2025. Walsh has the rating of Command Pilot for the F-16 Fighting Falcon, a highly maneuverable multi-role fighter jet, renowned for its speed, agility, and combat versatility in both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Walsh, 51st Fighter Wing deputy commander, conducts pre-flight checks of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 6, 2025. Walsh reached 3,000 flight hours after a distinguished career that included four combat deployments, commanding the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, and instructing F-16 pilots across seven allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)

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3,000 Hours of Excellence

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Walsh, 51st Fighter Wing deputy commander, conducts pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 6, 2025. Walsh led the U.S Air Force Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, served on the Joint Staff, and trained F-16 pilots across seven allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)

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3,000 Hours of Excellence

Published May 6, 2025
By Senior Airman Sarah Williams
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Walsh, 51st Fighter Wing deputy commander, hits 3,000 flight hours at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 6, 2025.

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