Operation Varsity 23-3 is heating up

U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 86th Airlift Wing respond to a simulated plane crash during Operation Varsity 23-3, a mission assurance exercise, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 15, 2023. Mission assurance exercises test the wing’s ability to respond to emergency situations such as aircraft accidents, active shooter scenarios and extreme weather events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Oiler)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Operation Varsity 23-3 is heating up

A U.S. Air Force firefighter with the 86th Airlift Wing dons protective equipment during Operation Varsity 23-3, a mission assurance exercise, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 15, 2023. Firefighters with the 86th Airlift Wing respond to a simulated aircraft crash where they extinguished a simulated fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Oiler)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Operation Varsity 23-3 is heating up

Medical personnel from the 86th Medical Group respond to a simulated plane crash during Operation Varsity 23-3, a mission assurance exercise, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 15, 2023. Medical personnel worked alongside firefighters to provide triage to simulated patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Oiler)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Operation Varsity 23-3 is heating up

U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 86th Airlift Wing spray water onto a simulated fire and save a simulated victim during Operation Varsity 23-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 15, 2023. The exercise tested the firefighter’s ability to respond to emergency situations such as rescuing victims while extinguishing fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Oiler)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Operation Varsity 23-3 is heating up

Firefighters and medical personnel from the 86th Airlift Wing move a simulated casualty out of triage during Operation Varsity 23-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 15, 2023. Operation Varsity tests the wing’s ability to respond to emergency situations such as aircraft accidents, active shooter scenarios and extreme weather events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Oiler)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Operation Varsity 23-3 is heating up

A Wing Inspection Team member reviews a medical personnel's work during Operation Varsity 23-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 15, 2023. Operation Varsity tests the wing’s ability to respond to emergency situations such as aircraft accidents, active shooter scenarios and extreme weather events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Oiler)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

Operation Varsity 23-3 is heating up

Published Aug. 18, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Oiler
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 86th Airlift Wing respond to a simulated plane crash during Operation Varsity 23-3, a mission assurance exercise, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 15, 2023. Mission assurance exercises test the wing’s ability to respond to emergency situations such as aircraft accidents, active shooter scenarios and extreme weather events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Oiler)