U.S. Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing Honor Guard present the colors at the 86th Maintenance Squadron change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2026. The 86th MXS performs maintenance that helps ensure the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fleet remains mission ready for worldwide operations across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Orozco-Villegas, 86th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment, gives flowers to the incoming commander’s family during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a long-standing military tradition that represents the formal transfer of responsibility from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
U.S. Air Force Col. Lucas E. Buckley, left, 86th Maintenance Group commander, presents Lt. Col. Bradley J. McNamara, 86th Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, with a Legion of Merit medal during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2026. The Legion of Merit is presented to service members whose meritorious service has had a lasting impact on the Department of War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bradley J. McNamara, left, 86th Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2026. The 86th MXS maintainers inspect, repair and test aircraft systems to ensure reliable performance in support of airlift, aeromedical evacuation and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
U.S. Air Force Col. Lucas E. Buckley, left, 86th Maintenance Group commander, transfers command of the 86th Maintenance Squadron to Lt. Col. Kimberly M. Jackson, 86th MXS incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2026. The 86th MXS maintenance capabilities help sustain aircraft readiness, enabling the 86th Airlift Wing to deliver rapid global mobility across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bradley J. McNamara, right, 86th Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Lucas E. Buckley, 86th MXS commander during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2026. The transfer of the guidon to the presiding officer marks the formal conclusion of the outgoing commander’s authority before command is passed to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kimberly M. Jackson, 86th Maintenance Squadron incoming commander, renders her first salute during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2026. During a military change of command ceremony, the “first salute” is the formal greeting the incoming commander receives from the unit’s assembled troops immediately after officially assuming command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
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