• Maintainers compete to participate in the Aerospace Maintenance Competition

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wait for a maintenance competition qualifier to begin March 6, 2023, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Out of the Airmen participating, five will be selected, along with two alternates, to join a team that will compete in the

  • AFREP: we can fix it!

    The U.S. Air Force Repair Enhancement Program saves the Air Force millions of dollars annually by providing resources to repair equipment at installations worldwide.

  • Mission readiness fueled through training

    Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron took part in an annual aircraft fuel tank extraction exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2022.

  • Maintaining readiness for our NATO allies

    Approximately 150 personnel from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing deployed to support NATO allies and partners, specializing in combat communications, air traffic control, cargo transportation and airfield management.

  • AOTW: 86 AMXS Airman recognized for leadership

    Tech. Sgt. Christopher Kim, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 hydraulic systems craftsman and noncommissioned officer in charge, was awarded Airlifter of the Week for his leadership and direction in the hydraulics section at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 2, 2020.

  • 86 VRS, Army expedite repairs

    Through innovation and resourcefulness, the 86th VRS has saved time and money by establishing a new partnership with local Army supply to expedite military tactical (M-series) vehicle repairs at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

  • Ramstein hosts week-long exercise

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Pravel, 86th Maintenance Squadron C-130J Super Hercules crew chief, wears mission-oriented protective posture gear during Exercise Operation Varsity 19-01 on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 28, 2019. During the exercise, participants stayed in a protective

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