U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan D. Bump, 86th Airlift Wing deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Clifford L. Lawton, 86th AW command chief, inspect ammunition during an immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 14, 2025. Bump and Lawton visited various squadrons across Ramstein to gain a deeper understanding of their unique capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)
U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan D. Bump, 86th Airlift Wing deputy commander, speaks with airmen assigned to the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron during a wing immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 14, 2025. The immersion provided a platform for Airmen to engage with incoming wing leadership and discuss the critical role their mission plays in overall operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)
U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan D. Bump, 86th Airlift Wing deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Clifford L. Lawton, 86th AW command chief, participate in a training exercise with the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron during an immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 15, 2025. Bump and Lawton toured squadrons throughout Ramstein to familiarize themselves with the distinct capabilities and functions of each unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)
Airmen from the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team, display instruments for U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan D. Bump, 86th Airlift Wing deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Clifford L. Lawton, 86th AW command chief, during a wing immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 14, 2025. Bump and Lawton toured squadrons throughout the wing to familiarize themselves with the distinct capabilities and functions of each unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)
U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan D. Bump, 86th Airlift Wing deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Clifford L. Lawton, 86th AW command chief, work alongside critical care air transport team members during a wing immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 14, 2025. During the immersion, Bump and Lawton explored multiple squadrons to learn firsthand about the diverse capabilities each unit brings to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)