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Sparks fly between Team Ramstein, Polish C-130 crews

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Francina Matos, 86th Maintenance Group avionics quality assurance inspector, explains the process of loading and unloading flares onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 5, 2023. Chaff and flare cartridges are considered live munitions. Airmen from the 86th MXG conduct frequent systems checks to ensure no electrical surges or signals exist to potentially cause a misfire during installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo)

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Sparks fly between Team Ramstein, Polish C-130 crews

Polish airmen assigned to the 33rd Air Force Base C-130 Squadron, Poland, review data from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 5, 2023. All maintenance operations start by booting up an aircraft’s on-board computer and performing a diagnostic test to determine if the system is malfunctioning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo)

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Sparks fly between Team Ramstein, Polish C-130 crews

U.S Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Group teach Polish airmen assigned to the 33rd Air Force Base C-130 Squadron, Poland, about flare loading and unloading procedures at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 5, 2023. Flares protect aircraft by forcing infrared threats – such as heat-seeking, surface-to-air or air-to-air missiles – to lock onto the flare’s heat signatures rather than the aircraft's engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo)

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Lt. Gen. Hawkins tours the 86th MMS war reserve materiels

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stacey T. Hawkins, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, meets with the 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron at Sanem, Luxembourg, June 8, 2023. The 86 MMS is composed of 16 Air Force Specialty Codes that support the readiness of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe by maintaining its largest supply of war readiness materiels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

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Lt. Gen. Hawkins tours the 86th MMS war reserve materiels

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stacey T. Hawkins, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, front left, meets with the 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron at Sanem, Luxembourg, June 8, 2023. Hawkins took a tour of the 86th MMS’ storage facilities to see U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s war reserve materiels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

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Lt. Gen. Hawkins tours the 86th MMS war reserve materiels

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stacey T. Hawkins, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, center, tours 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron assets at Sanem, Luxembourg, June 8, 2023. Hawkins toured the 86th MMS to understand their role in maintaining U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s largest supply of war readiness materiels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

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Lt. Gen. Hawkins tours the 86th MMS war reserve materiels

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stacey T. Hawkins, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, left, meets with the 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron at Sanem, Luxembourg, June 8, 2023. Hawkins toured the 86th MMS’ facility to engage with the Airmen and local national professionals and gain a better understanding of their capabilities as the Air Force depot and supply chain management team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

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Lt. Gen. Hawkins tours the 86th MMS war reserve materiels

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stacey T. Hawkins, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, speaks with Master Sgt. Stephanie Green, 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron materiel management flight chief, at Sanem, Luxembourg, June 8, 2023. Hawkins received mission briefs while touring the 86th MMS’ storage facilities to better understand their depot maintenance and supply chain management capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

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86th MSG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, presents the guidon to Col. Amy M. Glisson, outgoing 86th Mission Support Group commander, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 9, 2023. Glisson has been the commander of the 86th MSG since June 2021. The change of command ceremony represents the handover of authority and responsibilities from one individual to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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86th MSG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, presents the guidon to Col. Amy M. Glisson, outgoing 86th Mission Support Group commander, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 9, 2023. Glisson has been the commander of the 86th MSG since June 2021. The change of command ceremony represents the handover of authority and responsibilities from one individual to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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86th MSG Change of Command

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Anthony Puleo, 86th Mission Support Group deputy commander calls a formation to present arms during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June, 9, 2023. The 86th MSG’s mission is to support combat airlift and ensure the strategic capabilities at RAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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86th MSG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, speaks at the 86th Mission Support Group change of command at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 9, 2023. The change of command ceremony represents the handover of authority and responsibilities from one individual to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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86th MSG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, speaks at the 86th Mission Support Group change of command at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 9, 2023. The change of command ceremony represents the handover of authority and responsibilities from one individual to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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86th MSG Change of Command

Participants of the 86th Mission Support Group change of command ceremony pause for prayer at Ramstein Air Base, June 9, 2023. The 86th MSG’s mission is to support combat airlift and ensure the strategic capabilities at Ramstein AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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86th MSG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, left, 86th Airlift Wing commander, stands with Col. Amy M. Glisson, middle, outgoing 86th Mission Support Group commander, and Col. James A. Cunningham, right, incoming 86th MSG commander, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 9, 2023. Glisson has been the 86th MSG commander since June 2021. Cunningham was the Director of the Defense Financial Management and Comptroller School, Ira C. Eaker Center for Leadership Development Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, prior to taking command of the 86th MSG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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4 ceremonies highlight big changes for 435th AGOW

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, 3rd Air Force commander, left, passes the wing flag to Col. Matthew Bartlett, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing incoming commander, right, during the 435th AGOW change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 9, 2023. Bartlett previously served as the former 435th AGOW vice commander.

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4 ceremonies highlight big changes for 435th AGOW

U.S. Air Force Col. Bryan Callahan, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing out-going commander, right, passes the wing flag to Maj. Gen. Derek France, 3rd Air Force commander, left, during the 435th AGOW change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 9, 2023. The change of command was the culminating event in a four-part ceremony that included the inactivation of the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing, activation of the 406th Air Expeditionary Wing and 406th AEW assumption of command.

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4 ceremonies highlight big changes for 435th AGOW

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, 3rd Air Force commander, pins a meritorious service medal onto Col. Bryan Callahan, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing out-going commander, during the 435th AGOW change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 9, 2023. The change of command was the culminating event in a four-part ceremony that included the inactivation of the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing, activation of the 406th Air Expeditionary Wing and 406th AEW assumption of command.

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4 ceremonies highlight big changes for 435th AGOW

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Bartlett, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing incoming commander, addresses the wing during the 435th AGOW change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 9, 2023. The 435th AGOW is comprised of three groups, nine permanent squadrons, three deployed squadrons, and more than 1,400 personnel across 21 locations in Europe, providing AirPower from the ground up.

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4 ceremonies highlight big changes for 435th AGOW

U.S. Air Force Col. Bryan Callahan, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing out-going commander, bids farewell to the wing during the 435th AGOW change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 9, 2023. The change of command was part of a larger ceremony which officially divided the 435th AGOW and 435th Air Expeditionary Wing a into separate organizations under their own commands, after Callahan previously commanded both wings.

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