U.S. Air Force Clifford L. Lawton, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, gives his introduction speech to 86th Airlift Wing personnel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 12, 2025. Command Chiefs advise the commander and senior leadership on military readiness, mission effectiveness, professional development, morale, welfare, training, and good order and discipline of the wing’s 8,000 personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, passes the guidon to Chief Master Sgt. Clifford L. Lawton, 86th AW incoming command chief, during the 86th AW’s change of responsibility ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 12, 2025. The passing of the guidon is a deeply symbolic tradition in the U.S. military that represents the formal transfer of authority, leadership, and trust from one senior enlisted leader to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Clifford L. Lawton, incoming 86th AW command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Louis Ludwig, outgoing 86th AW command chief, stand for the U.S. national anthem during the 86th AW’s change of responsibility ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 12, 2025. Command Chiefs advise the commander and senior leadership on military readiness, mission effectiveness, professional development, morale, welfare, training, and good order and discipline of the wing’s 8,000 personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)
The 86th Airlift Wing Honor Guard performs colors during the 86th Airlift Wing command chief change of responsibility ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 12, 2025. Command Chiefs advise the commander and senior leadership on military readiness, mission effectiveness, professional development, morale, welfare, training, and good order and discipline of the wing’s 8,000 personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)
An U.S Air Force Tech Sgt. Michelle Doolittle, from the United States Air Force’s Europe band, sings the U.S. and German national anthems during the 86th Airlift Wing command chief change of responsibility ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 12, 2025. Command Chiefs advise the commander and senior leadership on military readiness, mission effectiveness, professional development, morale, welfare, training, and good order and discipline of the wing’s 8,000 personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)
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