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  • Robert Kohorst, U.S. ambassador to Croatia (left) and Damir Krsticevic, Croatian minister of defense, shake hands during the grand opening of a range observation tower ceremony at Slunj Training Area, Croatia, Oct. 4, 2019. Kohorst attended to show support for the joint construction project, showing the strength of the partnership between the two countries. (U.S. photo by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton)

    The 435th CTS strengthens partnership with Croatia

    The 435th Construction and Training Squadron attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for a range observation tower in Slunj Training Area, Croatia, Oct. 4.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew S. Husemann, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, poses for a photo with Senior Airman April VanHorn, 86th Aerospace Medical Squadron medical technician, to recognize her as Airlifter of the Week at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 11, 2019. VanHorn received the award after streamlining several processes prior to a group inspection and for her proactiveness in providing first response action to an unconscious individual during a trip to Oktoberfest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann)

    Airlifter of the Week: SrA April VanHorn, 86 AMDS

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman April VanHorn, 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron medical technician, received the honor of being Airlifter of the Week, Oct. 11, 2019 on Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
  • Master Sgt. Joseph McTaggart, non-commissioned officer in charge of Ramstein Air Base Southside Fitness Center walks on one of the new environmentally friendly treadmills at the Southside fitness center on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 4, 2019. The treadmill functions entirely on the individuals own energy. As the individual moves, the treadmill transfers the individuals energy into usable energy which is put back into the power grid.

    786th FSS: Going green and making green with Spark Tank idea

    In 2019, the 786th Force Support Squadron purchased six environmentally friendly treadmills for use in the North and Southside fitness centers. These treadmills require no energy to function and as an individual runs on the treadmill, the machine actually transmits energy back into the power grid.
  • Scott Lockard, 86th Airlift Wing vice director, receives his flu shot in the wing conference room at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 7, 2019. Government civilian employees are not required to receive the flu vaccine but are encouraged to receive it to prevent illness during the flu season. The 86th Medical Group is scheduled to distribute vaccines to walk-ins, Oct. 16, at the Southside Fitness Center from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass)

    86th AW leadership leads the way, gets their flu shots

    Scott Lockard, 86th Airlift Wing vice director, receives his flu shot in the wing conference room at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 7, 2019. Government civilian employees are not required to receive the flu vaccine but are encouraged to receive it to prevent illness during the flu season. The 86th Medical Group is scheduled to distribute vaccines to
  • Anthony Brown, WSA unit program manager, works at his computer at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, October 3, 2019. The Airlifter of the Week program recognizes outstanding personnel who go above and beyond their normal duties of work.

    86th WSA Manager earns Airlifter of the Week

    Anthony Brown, Wing Staff Agency unit program manager, was recognized as Airlifter of the Week October 3, 2019.
  • A group of Bulgarian paratroopers descend into Cheshnegirovo drop zone after performing a static-line jump in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Oct. 2, 2019. During Thracian Fall, the 37th Airlift Squadron provided primary airlift support to a U.S.-sponsored military free-fall course for Bulgaria’s 68th Special Forces Brigade, resulting in a total of 121 personnel drops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Brandes)

    Thracian Fall 19 wraps up in Bulgaria

    During the 12 day flying training deployment, the 37th Airlift Squadron flew 42 sorties and conducted 121 personnel drops for Bulgaria’s 68th Special Forces Brigade. Aircrew executed 19 low cost, low altitude airdrops, upgrading five pilots on the LCLA capability, and dropped 36.3 tons of heavy equipment.
  • Volunteer victim advocates-in-training practice techniques to help sexual assault victims at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 4, 2019. Volunteer victim advocates conduct outreach, like booths and prevention briefings, and go on-call to respond to sexual assaults.

    New 86 SAPR volunteer victim advocates ready to help

    The 86th Airlift Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office graduated 19 volunteer victim advocates after a week-long training Oct. 4, 2019. The SAPR Volunteer Victim Advocate Program trains active duty and DoD civilians to provide 24-7 advocacy and response for victims of sexual assault.
  • U.S. Airmen simulate scrubbing the boots of their mission-oriented protective posture gear as part of Operation Varsity 19-03 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 27, 2019. Airmen assigned to both the 86th Airlift Wing and 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing simulated decontaminating their equipment to become more familiar with the process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

    Operation Varsity 19-03 concludes

    The third iteration of exercise Operation Varsity wrapped up Sept. 27, 2019, after an event-filled week of training.
  • Steven Sarandos, 86th Force Support Squadron community cohesion coordinator, shows off his alma mater pride after being recognized as the 86th Airlift Wing’s Airlifter of the Week. The Airlifter of the Week program recognizes Ramstein Airmen for their hard work and dedication, making the 86th AW the “World’s Best Wing.” Sarandos was recognized for playing a large role in managing funds and events to help Airmen stay resilient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

    Airlifter of the Week: Steven Sarandos, 86 FSS

    Members of the 86th Force Support Squadron celebrated as 86th Airlift Wing leadership visited to recognize one of their own as Airlifter of the Week on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 2, 2019.
  • A U.S. military jumpmaster models an aircraft exit for a student from the Bulgarian 68th Special Forces Brigade during a military free-fall course in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Sept. 24, 2019. The military free-fall course was a central focus for Thracian Fall and the 37th Airlift Squadron provided primary aircraft support using their C-130J Super Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Brandes)

    37th AS supports Bulgarian military free-fall course during Thracian Fall 19

    Airmen and aircraft from the 37th Airlift Squadron have been providing primary airlift support for a U.S.-sponsored military free-fall course in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Sept. 24 - Oct. 1, 2019.
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