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  • Santa, Elves jump for Operation Toy Drop 2018

    Santa and his helpers, along with members of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and seven partner nations conducted static-line and military freefall jumps for Operation Toy Drop 2018, over Alzey Drop Zone, Germany Dec. 11-13, 2018.

  • 86th MXG Airmen achieve perfection

    Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, launch C-130J Super Hercules aircraft every day.But it’s been three years since they launched one like this.The 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s responsibility is maintaining the 86th Airlift Wing’s fleet. The 86th

  • Maintainers keep aircraft flying and missions rolling

    A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing undergoes maintenance work on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 10, 2018. The 86th Airlift Wing maintains approximately a dozen C-130Js, which are used for various missions around the U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa

  • U.S. troops jump to stay certified

    A U.S. Army jumpmaster (left) and U.S. Air Force loadmaster verify the skies are clear for paratroopers to jump, over Alzey Drop Zone, Germany, March 29, 2018. The members jumped to attain or maintain jump certifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh)

  • Ramstein celebrates with Rudolph the Red-nosed Herc

    Santa Claus arrives at the Rudolph the Red Nosed Herc event, in a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 14, 2017. Santa posed for photos with children of servicemembers from the 86th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh)

  • Ramstein C-130Js get the C-check treatment

    Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron Isochronal Maintenance Dock take 86th Operations Group aircraft to ensure C-130J Super Hercules aircraft are up to standards for aircrews to fly.