News Ramstein welcomes new commanders July 5, 2024 U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Austin Deeney, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, stands at attention after assuming command during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, June 17. The 86th LRS is responsible for maintaining protective equipment for more than 10,000 personnel across Ramstein AB.Photo by Staff Sergeant Johnny Foister U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, left, 86th Airlift Wing commander, passes the 86th Logistics Readiness Group guidon to Col Jason B. Wolff, 86th LRG incoming commander, during the 86th LRG’s Change of Command ceremony, June 20, 2024 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The 86th LRG is made up of 1,100 personnel, providing supply, transportation, munitions and readiness requirements to the largest overseas Department of Defense community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez) U.S. Air Force Col. Rachelle Paul-Kagiri, 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron incoming commander, right, assumes command of the 86th OMRS from Col. Dwayne Baca, 86th Medical Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 18, 2024. Paul-Kagiri previously served as the 39th Medical Group deputy group commander, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty) U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Wells, 86th Operations Support Squadron incoming commander, right, assumes command of the 86th OSS from Col. Bret Echard, 86th Operations Group commander, left, during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2024. Wells was previously the director of operations for the 37th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty) U.S. Air Force Col. R. Patrick Rayner, 435th Contingency Response Group commander, left, passes the guidon to Maj. Kevin C. Farmer, incoming commander, during the 435th Security Forces Squadron Change of Command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 18, 2024. Farmer served as the Chief, Security Forces Officer Assignments at Joint-Base San Antonio – Randolph, Texas, and was responsible for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and Air Force Security Forces to execute worldwide assignments, training and professional development for over 700 security forces offices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro) U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Parker, right, 86th Medical Support Squadron incoming commander, assumes command of the 86th MDSS from Col. Dwayne Baca, left, 86th Medical Group commander, at the 86th MDSS change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2024. Change of commands are a U.S. military tradition to introduce new commanders to their units and understand their priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley) « Previous × Next » Share Tweet