Photos by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs June 19, 2026
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Khadijah Rosario, 86th Medical Group noncommissioned officer in charge of pharmacy operations, receives congratulations from her team during a master sergeant promotion release ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, June 16. The selection for master sergeant is based on inadividual performance, experience, and professional development, highlighting the importance of continuous growth within the enlisted force.
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Clifford L. Lawton, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, high-fives Tech. Sgt. Erin Lawrence, 86th Munitions Squadron command munitions manager, during a master sergeant promotion release ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, June 16. The rank of master sergeant is held responsible for mentoring, training and developing the next generation of enlisted and officer personnel.
Department of War personnel across the Kaiserslautern Military Community celebrate with their families during a master sergeant promotion release ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, June 16. The ceremony provided an opportunity for service members, family and leadership to acknowledge those selected for advancement to the rank of master sergeant.