Three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft are parked to
Three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft are parked to the left of a Bulgarian C-27J Spartan aircraft before an interfly formation sortie during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2020. Dur... 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 Caleb Hargrove, 86th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Hargrove, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron unilateral airlift training specialist, secures a parachute to a container delivery system during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdi... More
Tools lay on a cart at Ramstein Air Base, Germany,
Tools lay on a cart at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 29, 2016. When rigging an airdrop, aerial delivery specialists must check and adjust several components that could affect the deployment of a parachute. (... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clint Bowen, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clint Bowen, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron unilateral airlift training supervisor, prepares a container delivery system to be airdropped during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdiv Airp... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, poses for a photo with his family at Disneyland Paris in France, Jan. 29, 2019. Castro was recognized as ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Hargrove, 86th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Hargrove, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron unilateral airlift training specialist, ties the 2,000-pound parachute strap to secure a parachute to a container delivery syste... 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 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft pilots
U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft pilots assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron fly a low-level tactical airlift sortie during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 14, 2020. Tactical airlift sortie... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Bell, 86th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Bell, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, refuels a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 14, 2020. Aerosp... More
Aerial delivery specialists with the 86th Logistics
Aerial delivery specialists with the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Rigging Barn, display their emblem on the side of an airdrop package at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 29, 2016. Airmen who are certifi... More
U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft pilots
U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft pilots assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron fly a low-level tactical airlift sortie during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 14, 2020. Tactical airlift sortie... 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. 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
The counter of a fuel monitor increases as fuel is
The counter of a fuel monitor increases as fuel is distributed to an aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 16, 2020. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distr... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, takes a selfie with members of the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron after recognizing them as the 86th AW Installation Excellence Day winners ... More
Bulgarian air force parajumpers fill the sky over
Bulgarian air force parajumpers fill the sky over Cheshnegirovo drop zone after a static-line personnel drop during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2020. The integration between 435th Contingency Res... More
Airman Jacob Selsing and, then Airman Peter Zuniga,
Airman Jacob Selsing and, then Airman Peter Zuniga, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery specialists, tighten straps to secure an airdrop at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 29, 2016. Airdrops are ... More
A Bulgarian air force parajumper waits for the green-light
A Bulgarian air force parajumper waits for the green-light to execute a static-line personnel airdrop during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2020. The 37th Airlift Squadron provided superior professi... More
A Bulgarian C-27J Spartan aircraft flies an interfly
A Bulgarian C-27J Spartan aircraft flies an interfly mission with two U.S. C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2020. The 37th A... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, pulls up a moosehead after refueling an aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 16, 2020. Castro’s fu... More
Bulgarian air force parajumpers board a C-130J Super
Bulgarian air force parajumpers board a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Cheshnegirovo landing zone during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2020. The tactical airlift operations during Thracian Summe... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Joe Baldwin, 37th Airlift Squadron
U.S. Air Force Maj. Joe Baldwin, 37th Airlift Squadron multi-element flight lead, briefs the operations teams prior to take-off during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2020. As a MEFL... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Hubert, 86th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Hubert, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron transportation function apprentice, directs a forklift to a billeting kit during exercise Operation Varsity 20-04 at Ramstein A... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, and Tech. Sgt. Joshua Lopez, 86th LRS mobile distribution noncommissioned officer in charge, pose for a p... More
A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft lands on the Cheshnegirovo
A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft lands on the Cheshnegirovo landing zone during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2020. The U.S. forces “postured and ready” stance throughout Europe and the Black Sea a... 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
Supplies sit in a billeting packet during exercise
Supplies sit in a billeting packet during exercise Operation Varsity 20-04 at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 20, 2020. Billeting kits are stocked with fire extinguishers, cots, tents and other equipment needed to supp... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, refuels a commercial aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 16, 2020. Castro is one of two personnel... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hunter Barnes, 37th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hunter Barnes, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, pre-checks a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft prior to an interfly sortie with the Bulgarian air force during Thracian Summer 2020 ... 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 Caleb Hargrove, 86th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Hargrove, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron unilateral airlift training specialist, assembles the 2,000-pound parachute strap for a container delivery system during Thracia... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Zeissel, 86th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Zeissel, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace maintenance journeyman, properly wraps a cable for storage during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug.... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Cobb, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Cobb, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo deployment function section chief, directs Airman 1st Class Benjamin Hubert, 86th logistics readiness squadron transportation functi... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin Mehler, 37th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin Mehler, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, clears the ramp on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft prior to static-line operations during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug.... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lance Munsee, 435th Contingency
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lance Munsee, 435th Contingency Response Group jumpmaster, leads a group of Bulgarian air force parajumpers to board a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bul... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, left, poses for a photo with Lt. Col. Dennis S. Widner, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, right, and Stefan Mueller, 86th LRS progra... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, discusses fuels operations at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 16, 2020. Castro was recognized as Airlifte... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica Smith, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica Smith, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron unilateral airlift training NCO in-charge assistant, secures the containers on the airdrop bundle during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdi... More
Bulgarian air force Capt. Nikolay Kalaydzhiev, C-27J
Bulgarian air force Capt. Nikolay Kalaydzhiev, C-27J pilot, discusses mission planning with U.S. Air Force pilots during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug. 11, 2020. Mission planning is a c... 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
A Bulgarian air force jumpmaster checks the approach
A Bulgarian air force jumpmaster checks the approach of the Cheshnegirovo drop zone during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2020. The 435th Contingency Response Group participated in Thracian Fall wor... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clint Bowen, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clint Bowen, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron unilateral airlift training (UAT) supervisor, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Hargrove, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron UAT s... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, checks notes on the flight line at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 16, 2020. Checking aircraft specificat... More
A commercial aircraft sits on the flight line at Ramstein
A commercial aircraft sits on the flight line at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 16, 2020. Fuel operators assigned to the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron service various commercial and military aircraft, and... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare container delivery system bundles during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug. 20, 2020. The LRS Airmen play a v... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Hargrove, 86th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Hargrove, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron unilateral airlift training (UAT) specialist, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clint Bowen, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron UAT s... More
A Bulgarian air force para jumper guides himself toward
A Bulgarian air force para jumper guides himself toward the target location at the Cheshnegirovo drop zone during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 11, 2020. These bilateral training exercises and deploym... More