Airmen from the 721st Aerial Port Squadron walk into
Airmen from the 721st Aerial Port Squadron walk into a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to retrieve a pallet at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 2, 2021. The Defense Logistics Agency requested a shipment of approx... More
Members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community smile
Members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community smile as they ride “Miami” during Freedom Fest on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 4, 2019. Miami was a ride that took passengers in a circle and alternated betw... More
Ramstein Airmen receive a pre-screening brief prior
Ramstein Airmen receive a pre-screening brief prior to entering Hangar 3 for their flu vaccine at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 27, 2020. The 86th Medical Group set up in a hangar to administer flu vaccines ... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon,
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, answers questions from children during Story Time at Ramstein Library, Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 21, 2019. The story of the wee... More
Environmental exclusive: Radiators
Environmental exclusive is a series designed to educate members in the Kaiserslautern Military Community about how individual choices impact the Earth. Simple changes can lead to personal cost savings, be in li... More
Environmental exclusive: Don’t idle your car
Environmental exclusive is a series designed to educate members in the Kaiserslautern Military Community about how individual choices impact the Earth. Simple changes can lead to personal cost savings, be in li... More
NATO E-3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System
NATO E-3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) LX-N 90443 practices approaches under supervision of the 424th Air Base Squadron Control Tower on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, March 6, 2015. The E-3A... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Tyler J. Hughes, 569th U.S. Forces
U.S. Air Force Maj. Tyler J. Hughes, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron commander, left, and Staff Sgt. Jonathan Diaz, 569 USFPS police services noncommissioned officer in charge, right, pose for a photo with Mc... More
Miles Zuniga, a guitarist and vocalist for the American
Miles Zuniga, a guitarist and vocalist for the American rock band, Fastball, plays an electric guitar on stage during a live concert for Freedom Fest on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 3, 2019. Fastball played... More
Social media platforms: pros and cons
The pros and cons of social media platforms. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)
Members of the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron snow operations
Members of the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron snow operations team drive Oshkosh Snow Broom snow removal vehicles across an airfield ramp to sweep away remaining snow and ice after winter weather on Ramstein Air... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman conducts the proper technique
A U.S. Air Force Airman conducts the proper technique of picking up a baton to begin sparring during a Leader Led Training Course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 7, 2019. The Air Force designed the LLTC to ... More
161219-F-YL599-001 - coin, public domain photograph
Senior Airman Hoag stands with Chief Master Sgt. Petzel, Command Chief of the 18th Air Force, and Lt. Gen. Cox, Commander of the 18th Air Force after a coining ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 19, 2016.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Evan Hadnot, 86th Operations
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Evan Hadnot, 86th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, checks his vehicle tires for foreign object debris, or FOD, before driving onto a runway on Ramstein Ai... More
Construction workers place the final touches on the
Construction workers place the final touches on the new recycling center at the construction site Dec. 6, 2016. The new Ramstein recycle center is scheduled to open Dec. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st ... More
U.S. Airmen from the 86th Maintenance Squadron and
U.S. Airmen from the 86th Maintenance Squadron and local nationals from the 435th Construction and Training Squadron tow an RF-4C Phantom II aircraft to be put on static display at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, J... More
Airmen assigned to the 86th Medical Group set up in
Airmen assigned to the 86th Medical Group set up in Hangar 3 to administer flu vaccine to the masses at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 27, 2020. Use of the hangar allowed Airmen the ability to maintain approp... More
The NATO E-3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System
The NATO E-3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) LX-N 90443 climbs in the air after performing a touch-and-go landing under supervision of the 424th Air Base Squadron Control Tower on Chièvres A... More
The Women, Infants and Children Overseas program, a
The Women, Infants and Children Overseas program, a Department of Defense nutrition education and supplemental food program, provides multiple benefits that help families lead healthier lives and save money. (U... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen train on baton striking using
U.S. Air Force Airmen train on baton striking using shield bags during a Leader Led Training Course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 6, 2019. The Air Force designed the LLTC allow defenders from around the A... More
U.S. Army and Air Force service members assisted USAID
U.S. Army and Air Force service members assisted USAID with the transportation of nearly 12,000 pounds of medical kits from the Netherlands, through Germany and on to Lebanon. These kits contain items such as m... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Javier Amaya-Sanchez, Staff
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Javier Amaya-Sanchez, Staff Sgt. Alec Copper, and Airman 1st Class Jenna Bowen, from the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, stand in front of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on Ramst... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Melinda J. Roth, 86th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Melinda J. Roth, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo deployment function technician, helps load pallets of medical supplies onto a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein ... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, discusses commander’s intent during an all-call at Lajes Field, Portugal, Jan. 21, 2020. Leadership highlighted the capabilities that geogr... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Manuel Zamora, 86th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Manuel Zamora, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs specialist, performs a breakdancing move called a shoulder freeze on Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Nov. 18, 2020. Any pose performe... More
Kaiserslautern Military Community members dance in
Kaiserslautern Military Community members dance in the street to live music during Freedom Fest on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 4, 2019. Parents and children from the KMC attended the concerts at the festiv... More
A reflection of the Saint Martin Church of Chièvres
A reflection of the Saint Martin Church of Chièvres is visible on a window of the Control Tower as NATO E-3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) LX-N 90443 flies above Chièvres Air Base as it pra... More
A member of the Kaiserslautern Military Community cheers
A member of the Kaiserslautern Military Community cheers during a concert at Freedom Fest on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 3, 2019. Many people attended live shows during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo ... More
U.S. Airmen on Ramstein Air Base prepare pallets of
U.S. Airmen on Ramstein Air Base prepare pallets of medical supplies before transit to Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2020. A total of five pallets were expedited from the 86th Medical Group warehouse to pro... More
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC) Ramon (CZ) Colon-Lopez, left, observes U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Davis, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance dis... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Freed, 37th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Freed, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot, laughs as he flies from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to Powidz AB, Poland, to participate in Operation Atlantic Resolve, Oct. 13, 2017. More t... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, right, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon, 86th AW command chief, speak to Airmen from the 65th Air Base Group at Lajes... More
Airmen handle parcels that arrive in-need of repackaging
Airmen handle parcels that arrive in-need of repackaging at the Northside Post Office, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 6, 2019. Volunteer support during the holidays helps military postal clerks give more imme... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dwight Stalter, 435th Security
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dwight Stalter, 435th Security Forces Squadron unit trainer, packs up his parachute at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 18, 2021. A successful personnel drop means paratroopers are abl... More
Airmen from the 721st Aerial Port Squadron push a pallet
Airmen from the 721st Aerial Port Squadron push a pallet off a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 2, 2021. Approximately 15 tons of masks were delivered to Ramstein for U.S. milit... More
NATO E-3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System
NATO E-3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) LX-N 90443 flies above Chièvres Air Base as it practices approaches under supervision of the 424th Air Base Squadron Control Tower on Chièvres Air Ba... More
A Beretta M9 handgun and pair of training rounds rest
A Beretta M9 handgun and pair of training rounds rest on a table at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance range’s Beretta M9 qualification course at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Jan. 10, 2017.To quali... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Thomas, 86th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Thomas, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, guides a 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules prior to takeoff during Exercise Carpathian Fall at Otopeni Air Bas... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lance Munsee, 435th Security
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lance Munsee, 435th Security Forces Squadron assistant jumpmaster, gives a thumbs up that airborne troops are good to jump at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 18, 2020. The 37th Airlif... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon,
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, speaks to Airmen during an all-call at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 23, 2020. The all-call was an opportunity for leaders... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Cobb, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Cobb, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo deployment function and air passenger terminal section chief, inspects pallets of medical supplies at Ramstein Air Base, Germany,... More
U.S. Army and Air Force service members assisted USAID
U.S. Army and Air Force service members assisted USAID with the transportation of nearly 12,000 pounds of medical kits from the Netherlands, through Germany and on to Lebanon. These kits contain items such as m... More
A firework explodes in a variety of colors at the end
A firework explodes in a variety of colors at the end of Freedom Fest on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 4, 2019. Freedom Fest is celebrated every year to commemorate Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by... More
Combat arms instructors with the 569th US Forces Police
Combat arms instructors with the 569th US Forces Police Squadron score targets at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance range’s Beretta M9 qualification course at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Jan. 10,... More
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Cecilia Bak, 435th
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Cecilia Bak, 435th Contingency Response Squadron mobile aerial porter, smiles after loading a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during Exercise Agile Wolf at Ramstein Air Base, Ge... More
Ammunition for a Browning M2 machine gun is displayed
Ammunition for a Browning M2 machine gun is displayed at the Portuguese Aviation Museum, Lajes Field, Portugal, Jan. 21, 2020. The M2 machine gun was used on Fiat G.91 R/4 fighter jets previously assigned to th... More
U.S. Army and Air Force service members assisted USAID
U.S. Army and Air Force service members assisted USAID with the transportation of nearly 12,000 pounds of medical kits from the Netherlands, through Germany and on to Lebanon. These kits contain items such as m... More
Airmen set up their targets before shooting the Beretta
Airmen set up their targets before shooting the Beretta M9 handgun at Combat Arms Training and Maintenance range qualification course at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Jan. 10, 2017. Twenty-four Airmen wer... More
U.S. Army and Air Force service members assisted USAID
U.S. Army and Air Force service members assisted USAID with the transportation of nearly 12,000 pounds of medical kits from the Netherlands, through Germany and on to Lebanon. These kits contain items such as m... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Manuel Zamora, 86th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Manuel Zamora, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs specialist, balances on his hand during a breakdancing demonstration on Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Nov. 18, 2020. Zamora explain... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 37th Airlift
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron conducts maintenance on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during Exercise Agile Wolf at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 17, 2019. Agile Wolf tests t... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Manuel Zamora, 86th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Manuel Zamora, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs specialist, performs a variation of a head stand while breakdancing on Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Nov. 18, 2020. A headstand is ... More
U.S. Airmen from the 86th Maintenance Squadron and
U.S. Airmen from the 86th Maintenance Squadron and local nationals from the 435th Construction and Training Squadron disconnect the load block of a crane and emplace an RF-4C Phantom II aircraft for static disp... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Squadron conduct combat offload method-B training at night during Exercise Agile Wolf at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 17, 2019. Combat offload method-B... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon,
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, congratulates Tech. Sgt. Kendal “Wade” Roberson, 86th Maintenance Squadron hydraulic section chief, for being named Airlifter... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Squadron and 435th Security Forces Squadron set up a drop zone marker at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 18, 2021. Drop zone markers give paratroopers ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stayce D. Harris, Inspector
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stayce D. Harris, Inspector General of the Air Force, center, poses for a photo with Maj. Natosha Reed, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa International Affairs Operations d... More
A U.S. Airman listens during a pre-flight briefing
A U.S. Airman listens during a pre-flight briefing on a C-130J Hercules aircraft during Aviation Rotation 19-2 at Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 22, 2019. Aircrew are briefed by the pilot to ensure proper safety... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Matt S. Husemann, 86th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Col. Matt S. Husemann, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, congratulates Senior Airman Ariana M. Ingalls, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment journeyman, for being named Airlifter ... More
U.S. Army and Air Force service members assisted USAID
U.S. Army and Air Force service members assisted USAID with the transportation of nearly 12,000 pounds of medical kits from the Netherlands, through Germany and on to Lebanon. These kits contain items such as m... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jodi Merritt, 786th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jodi Merritt, 786th Force Support Squadron postal specialist, and Airman 1st Class Maurice Moore, 786th FSS military postal clerk, scan parcels to be shipped out from the Northsi... More
Left to right: Caiden C. Chapman, and Cameron and Nathan
Left to right: Caiden C. Chapman, and Cameron and Nathan Cruz, all military dependents, hold signs they made to thank first responders during a Heroes through Housing event at Vogelweh Military Complex and Kapa... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Squadron conduct combat offload method-B training at night during Exercise Agile Wolf at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 17, 2019. Combat offload method-B... More
The NATO E-3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System
The NATO E-3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) LX-N 90443 performs a touch-and-go landing under supervision of the 424th Air Base Squadron Control Tower on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, March 6,... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicole Walker, watch supervisor
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicole Walker, watch supervisor for the 424th Air Base Squadron, looks at the end of the runway as NATO E-3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) LX-N 90443 practices app... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, coins Senior Airman Evan Hadnot, 86th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, for being named Airlifter of the Week at ... More
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Leo Gray, third from
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Leo Gray, third from left, poses for a photo with Maj. Natosha Reed, Air Command and Staff College student, third from right, and other military members during the ACSC’s 2016 Ga... More
An Oshkosh Snow Broom snow removal vehicle sweeps a
An Oshkosh Snow Broom snow removal vehicle sweeps a runway clear of snow during winter weather on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 27, 2020. A snow operations team of 17 pavements and equipment operators and se... More
Staff Sgt. Karriem Abdulahad, 86th Security Forces
Staff Sgt. Karriem Abdulahad, 86th Security Forces Squadron training instructor, demonstrates how to correctly exit a facility during an active shooter situation at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 15, 2016. Du... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Manuel Zamora, 86th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Manuel Zamora, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs specialist, explains how his breakdancing community keeps in touch through the use of social media on Kapaun Air Station, Germany,... More
Meloney Gomez, a military dependent, holds a sign for
Meloney Gomez, a military dependent, holds a sign for first responders during a Heroes through Housing event at Vogelweh Military Complex and Kapaun Air Station, Germany, May 22, 2020. Military families cheered... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas A. Bonelli, 786th
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas A. Bonelli, 786th Force Support Squadron postal service center noncommissioned officer in charge, scans a package into the electronic email notification system at the Northside ... More
86th LRS Airman supports Air Force One
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Scott “Scotty” Plante, 86th logistics readiness squadron preventative maintenance technician, shakes hands with Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, on Ramstein A... More
U.S. Airmen from the 86th Maintenance Squadron hold
U.S. Airmen from the 86th Maintenance Squadron hold an RF-4C Phantom II aircraft steady as it is lifted over a fence at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 4, 2020. The RF-4C was transported to the traffic circle ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicole Walker, Watch Supervisor
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicole Walker, Watch Supervisor for the 424th Air Base Squadron, monitors the touch-and-go landing of NATO E-3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) LX-N 90443 as it prac... More
Airmen from the 721st Aerial Port Squadron unload a
Airmen from the 721st Aerial Port Squadron unload a C-17 Globemaster III at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 2, 2021. Ramstein received 15 pallets of masks for distribution to U.S. military bases around German... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Evan Hadnot, 86th Operations
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Evan Hadnot, 86th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, reports his airfield position to air traffic control on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 10, 2020. One ... More
The Women, Infants and Children Overseas program, a
The Women, Infants and Children Overseas program, a Department of Defense nutrition education and supplemental food program, provides multiple benefits that help families lead healthier lives and save money. (U... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron prepare to load pallets of medical supplies onto a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 20, 2020. The supplies were deployed... More
Ammunition rests on a table at the Combat Arms Training
Ammunition rests on a table at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance range’s Beretta M9 handgun qualification course at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, on Jan. 10, 2017. To qualify with the M9, the Airme... More
U.S. Air Force Airman David Hanus, 721st Aerial Port
U.S. Air Force Airman David Hanus, 721st Aerial Port Squadron ramp services specialist, checks a strap at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 2, 2021. Hanus and other 721st APS Airmen unloaded approximately 1 mill... More
A crowd of Kaiserslautern Military Community members
A crowd of Kaiserslautern Military Community members enjoy a song by the American rock band, Lit, during Freedom Fest on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 3, 2019. The band played songs from both their new and o... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 37th Airlift
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron conducts maintenance on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during Exercise Agile Wolf at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 17, 2019. A C-130J can carry... More
A plaque commemorating the 86th Maintenance Group team
A plaque commemorating the 86th Maintenance Group team involved in the restoration of an RF-4C Phantom II is fixed to the aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 4, 2020. The 86th MXG, along with the 86th ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ariana M. Ingalls, 786th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ariana M. Ingalls, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment journeyman, moves dirt with an excavator on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Ingalls, a Johnston, Colorado, native... More
U.S. Airmen secure a pallet of medical supplies to
U.S. Airmen secure a pallet of medical supplies to a forklift at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 20, 2020. A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft flew the supplies to Aviano Air Base, Italy, in an effort to provide... More
McGruff the Crime Dog and Sparky the Fire Dog wave
McGruff the Crime Dog and Sparky the Fire Dog wave from the back of a convoy of first responder vehicles during a Heroes through Housing event at Vogelweh Military Complex and Kapaun Air Station, Germany, May 2... More
A C-17 Globemaster III is unloaded at Ramstein Air
A C-17 Globemaster III is unloaded at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 2, 2021. Approximately 1 million masks requested by the Defense Logistics Agency were delivered to Ramstein and unloaded by the 721st Aeria... More
Costumed children watch dancers perform during this
Costumed children watch dancers perform during this year’s Fall Festival at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 26, 2019. The event, organized by the 86th Force Support Squadron, included a pumpkin decorating cont... More
Tech. Sgt. Devin Dailey, the 86th Aircraft Maintenance
Tech. Sgt. Devin Dailey, the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron sortie support assistant flight chief, left, instructs Senior Airman Josue Macias, 86th AMXS aerospace propulsion apprentice, at Ramstein Air Base... More
Deploying Airmen attend the Combat Arms Training and
Deploying Airmen attend the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance range’s Beretta M9 qualification course at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Jan. 10, 2017. Prior to firing, Airmen attended a class that train... More
A U.S. Airman, assigned to the 86th Aircraft Maintenance
A U.S. Airman, assigned to the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, conducts maintenance on a C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Atlantic Resolve on Powidz Air Base, Poland, Oct. 19, 2017. OAR is a NATO-led ... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon,
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, reads to children during Story Time at Ramstein Library, Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 21, 2019. Throughout December, each Story Ti... More
An Airman with the 86th Medical Group uses hand sanitizer
An Airman with the 86th Medical Group uses hand sanitizer prior to administering the flu vaccine to Airmen at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 27, 2020. The 86th Medical Group set up in a hangar to administer f... More
NATO E-3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System
NATO E-3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) LX-N 90443 performs a touch-and-go landing under supervision of the 424th Air Base Squadron Control Tower on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, March 6, 201... More
Expeditionary Active Shooter Training students practice
Expeditionary Active Shooter Training students practice barricading the door during an exercise Dec 15. on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The EAST course teaches Airmen preparing to deploy how to handle an active ... More
A U.S. Air Force Airmen does mountain climbers before
A U.S. Air Force Airmen does mountain climbers before sparring with another Airman during a Leader Led Training Course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 7, 2019. The Airman did mountain climbers to simulate a... More
Pallets of medical supplies sit at Ramstein Air Base,
Pallets of medical supplies sit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 20, 2020, awaiting transit to Aviano Air Base, Italy. A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron transported the ... More
Paratroopers jump from a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein
Paratroopers jump from a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 18, 2021. U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 37th AS, 86th Operations Support Squadron, 435th Contingency Response Group and U.S. A... More
An embodiment of wingmanship
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Madeline Morgan, medical material technician for 86th medical logistics, shakes hands with Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, ... More