U.S. troops jump to stay certified Published April 5, 2018 By Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- A U.S. Air Force jumpmaster with the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron checks the gear of a fellow Airman prior to boarding a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 29, 2018. Jumpmasters are trained to prepare paratroopers before a jump to prevent injuries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh)