Blackhawk down

A UH60A Blackhawk sits overnight after being prepared for transport to Colman Barracks, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 3, 2008. The Blackhawk will undergo repairs at Colman Barracks. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston)

Night rider

A C-20 lands at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 3, 2008. The Ramstein flight line is one of the busiest in the Air Force, executing more than 85 aircraft operations daily. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston)(Released)

Another Galaxy..

Staff Sgt. Aaron Schmiedt, 723rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspects the tail-fin of a C-5 Galaxy prior to the day's mission, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 10, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tony R. Ritter)(Released)*

Another Galaxy...

A Lockheed Martin C-5 Galaxy aircraft is inspected for defects on the flightline prior to the day's mission, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 10, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tony R. Ritter)(Released)*

Almost Finished...

The construction project on Mitchell Avenue is almost complete, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 8, 2008. The project was to install a drop-arm barrier and two new drainage gutters at the flightline entrance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tony R. Ritter)(Released)*

Almost Finished...

The construction project on Mitchell Avenue is almost complete, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 8, 2008. The project was to install a drop-arm barrier and two new drainage gutters at the flightline entrance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tony R. Ritter)(Released)*

C-5M ready for operation

United States Air Force members of the 418th Flight Test Squadron from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., board their newly remodified C-5M aircraft after several rounds of testing in German skies, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 14, 2008. The crew spent five days on Ramstein, testing the aircraft for operational use, this is the aircraft's first mission since its modifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tony R. Ritter)(Released)*

C-5M ready for operation

United States Air Force members of the 418th Flight Test Squadron from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., board their newly remodified C-5M aircraft after several rounds of testing in German skies, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 14, 2008. The crew spent five days on Ramstein, testing the aircraft for operational use, this is the aircraft's first mission since its modifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tony R. Ritter)(Released)*

C-5M ready for operation

United States Air Force members of the 418th Flight Test Squadron, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., board their newly remodified C-5M aircraft after several rounds of testing in German skies, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug., 14, 2008. The crew spent five days on Ramstein, testing the aircraft for operational use, this is the aircraft's first mission since its modifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tony R. Ritter)(Released)*

C-5M ready for operation

The newly remodified C-5M Super Galaxy by Lockheed Martin has undergone multiple tests to ensure its operational readiness on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 14, 2008. Among the many advantages of the re-modified aircraft are an increased payload and fuel capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tony R. Ritter)*

Ramstein C-130Herc participates in Spangdahlem Open House

A C-130 Hercules aircraft from Ramstein Air Base is parked for display during an open house at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 26. This is the second Open House in seven years at Spangdahlem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Bressler)(Released)

Sikorsky UH-60 Utility Helicopter overhaul

Two Army Sikorsky UH-60 utility helicopters are prepped for transfer to Colman barracks July 23, 2008 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. While at Colman Barracks the aircraft will undergo an overhaul and paint job. The helicopter was transported from Sinai, Egypt, where the Army's mission is border patrol. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston)(RELEASED)