47th Contracting Flight Change of Command

Maj. Aaron Velasco, 47th Contracting Flight commander, and his wife, Jackie, pose for a photo after the change of command July 10, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The Velasco family hails from San Antonio, where he was a flight commander in at Basic Military Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

Maj. Aaron Velasco, takes command of the 47th Contracting Flight from Lt. Col. Emily Arthur, prior Contracting Flight commander, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 10, 2020. The 47th Contracting Flight is responsible for the purchase of supplies, services and construction from contractors and develops, negotiates and administers contracts awarded with appropriated funds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

Lt. Col. Emily Arthur, prior 47th Contracting Flight commander, receives the Meritorious Service Medal at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 10, 2020. Her son, Ryker, and husband, Lt. Col. Todd Arthur pin the medal for her as they all wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

Lt. Col. Emily Arthur, prior Contracting Flight commander, gives her farewell and thank you speech during her change of command at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 10, 2020. The 47th Contracting Flight is responsible for the purchase of supplies, services and construction from contractors and develops, negotiates and administers contracts awarded with appropriated funds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)