Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley poses for a photo with Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr., 86th Airlift Wing public affairs apprentice, during an immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 19, 2025. The photo comes after McKinley notified Jones he was selected for Airman Below-the-Zone, allowing him to promote to the rank of senior airman six months early. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miquel Jordan)
Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Clifford L. Lawton, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, meet with senior enlisted leaders during an immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 19, 2025. McKinley and Lawton met with the group to gain a deeper understanding of the role they play in the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)
Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley, speaks to Airmen during an immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 19, 2025. The immersion gave Airmen an opportunity to ask the former CMSAF questions and receive advice on how to excel in their military careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)
Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Clifford L. Lawton, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, speak at a breakfast with Airmen during an immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 19, 2025. The breakfast gave Airmen the opportunity to connect with Air Force leaders and discuss the vital role they play in the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)