86 MXG passes the wrench to new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert B. Blake, 86th Maintenance Group outgoing commander, renders a final salute to the 86 MXG Airmen during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2024. The 86 MXG is composed of three squadrons and nearly 1,000 Airmen, civilians and contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Oiler)

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86 MXG passes the wrench to new commander

U.S. Airmen of the 86th Maintenance Group stand in formation at a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2024. The 86 MXG accomplishes all aspects of aircraft and equipment maintenance to fulfill the wing's airlift, contingency, and mission support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Oiler)

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86 MXG passes the wrench to new commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, left, 86th Airlift Wing commander, presents Col. Robert B. Blake, 86th Maintenance Group outgoing commander, with a Legion of Merit certificate during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein, Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2024. Williams spoke of Blake and his accomplishments while leading the 86 MXG Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Oiler)

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86 MXG passes the wrench to new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Buckley, incoming 86th Maintenance Group commander, second from right, assumes command of the 86 MXG, from Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein, Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2024. The 86 MXG accomplishes all aspects of aircraft and equipment maintenance to fulfill the wing's airlift, contingency, and mission support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Oiler)

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86 MXG passes the wrench to new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Buckley, incoming 86th Maintenance Group commander, renders a first salute during the 86 MXG change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2024. The 86 MXG is composed of three squadrons and nearly 1,000 Airmen, civilians and contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Oiler)

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86 MXG passes the wrench to new commander

Published July 23, 2024
By Senior Airman Kaitlyn Oiler
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Force Col. Robert B. Blake, 86th Maintenance Group outgoing commander, renders a final salute to the 86 MXG Airmen during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2024. The 86 MXG is composed of three squadrons and nearly 1,000 Airmen, civilians and contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Oiler)