News SECAF visits; recognizes RAB Airmen Photos by Airman 1st Class Alexcia Givens 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs January 6, 2023 Leaders from the 86th Airlift Wing and U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa greet Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall upon his arrival at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 19, 2022. During the visit Kendall met with Airmen and leaders across RAB to foster open dialogue and communication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens) Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall coins Tech. Sgt. Peter Thompson, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs mission partner support noncommissioned officer in charge at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 20, 2022. While Kendall visited the base, he recognized Airmen for their hard work and innovative thinking in current and recent operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens) Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall sits with Airmen for lunch after a base tour at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 20, 2022. During the base tour, Kendall visited units and met with Airmen and leaders to foster open communication with RAB military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens) Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall poses with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnn S. Bass, Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, and Airmen at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 20, 2022. Kendall visited the base to recognize Airmen for their hard work and dedication during current and recent operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens) From left to right, Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, and Royal air force Air Marshal Johnny Stringer, NATO Allied Air Command deputy commander, meet at Allied Air Command Headquarters at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec 20, 2022. NATO forces briefed Kendall during a base tour, in which he visited multiple units and recognized service members for their achievements. Leadership from the 86th Airlift Wing and U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa prepare for the arrival of Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 19, 2022. Kendall is the 26th SECAF and is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping the U.S. Air and Space Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens) « Previous × Next » Share Tweet