U.S. service members receive 'heroic welcome' at Ramstein

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RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany --  Airman First Class Spencer Stone arrived safely at Ramstein Air Base today via military airlift after receiving emergency medical care for injuries sustained while subduing an armed gunman aboard a French train, Aug. 21, 2015.  Stone was subsequently transported to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center for follow-on medical treatment.

"We are grateful for Airman Stone's quick thinking and courageous actions and are thrilled to have him back safely with us and receiving follow-on care," said Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas, 86th Airlift Wing commander. "We're thankful to our French partners for taking care of him and providing him the initial medical treatment he needed."

While at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, the injuries suffered by Stone during the incident will be assessed by military healthcare providers and necessary treatment will be provided.

Stone, along with fellow traveler and childhood friend Aleksander Skarlatos, made the flight from Paris after receiving the French Legion of Honour by French President Francois Hollande.

Airman Stone is assigned to the 65th Medical Operations Squadron as an Ambulance Services Technician. The 65th MDOS belongs to the 65th Air Base Group, Lajes Field, which is a unit under the 86th Airlift Wing here at Ramstein Air Base.

At this time, Stone is unavailable for interviews or media events.