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435 SFS Airman STEP promoted to technical sergeant

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brayan Arroyo-Arias, 435th Security Forces Squadron administration and assessments section chief, was promoted to technical sergeant through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program, by Col. Jayson Schmiedt, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Weaver, 435th SFS senior enlisted leader, December 9, 2025, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The STEP Promotion program is a merit-based promotion for Airmen who demonstrate exceptional performance and potential. (Courtesy photo)

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Exercise Heavy Rain passes, 435 AGOW Airmen stay ready

A U.S. Air Force 37th Airlift Squadron C-130 delivers paratroopers in Grostenquin, France, Nov. 18, 2025, as part of Exercise Heavy Rain 2025. Heavy Rain is a squadron-up exercise focused on observing, experiencing, and feeling the real-world impact of communication limitations, forcing participants to work through workflow disruptions, process jams, and complete communication denial. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Lou Burton)

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Exercise Heavy Rain passes, 435 AGOW Airmen stay ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devonne Hudson Wallace, 86th Communications Squadron Expeditionary Communications supervisor, assembles a satellite as part of Exercise Heavy Rain 2025, Nov. 18, 2025, in Grostenquin, France. Heavy Rain is a squadron-up exercise focused on observing, experiencing, and feeling the real-world impact of communication limitations, forcing participants to work through workflow disruptions, process jams, and complete communication denial. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Lou Burton) 10 Dec 25

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Invisible Becomes Tangible: Ramstein Airmen build radiation cloud chamber

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering conduct a radiological cloud chamber demonstration at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 24, 2025. Cloud chambers demonstrated the path of subatomic particles emitted by ionizing radiation though ethyl alcohol as a temperature gradient and a radiation source. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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Invisible Becomes Tangible: Ramstein Airmen build radiation cloud chamber

U.S. Senior Airman Brandon Wagner, 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, shines a flashlight on radiation particles during a radiation cloud chamber demonstration at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 24, 2025. The demonstration utilized a sealed chamber, a supersaturated vapor, and a radiation source that condensed the ions, showing visible trails that reflect the particle's paths. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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Invisible Becomes Tangible: Ramstein Airmen build radiation cloud chamber

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Victoria Pierce, 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron senior enlisted leader, observes the demonstration of a radiation cloud chamber at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 24, 2025. The demonstration utilized a sealed chamber, a supersaturated vapor, and a radiation source that condensed the ions, showing visible trails that reflect the particle's paths. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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Invisible Becomes Tangible: Ramstein Airmen build radiation cloud chamber

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86 Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, observe radiation particles during a cloud chamber demonstration at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 24, 2025. The cloud chamber is a beneficial way for Airmen to better understand how radiation works and how different levels of protection will keep personnel safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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Invisible Becomes Tangible: Ramstein Airmen build radiation cloud chamber

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Wagner, 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, puts in place a radiation source for a cloud chamber demonstration at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 24, 2025. This cloud chamber tank marked several milestones as the first one built on Ramstein AB and done outside a laboratory environment by a U.S. service member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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Invisible Becomes Tangible: Ramstein Airmen build radiation cloud chamber

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alex Shuttleworth, 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental flight noncommissioned officer in charge and Senior Airman Brandon Wagner, 86th OMRS bioenvironmental engineering technician, stand alongside a radiation cloud chamber tank at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 24, 2025. Wagner designed the cloud chamber tank by himself and facilitated several operational trainings focusing on detecting radiation sources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 446th Security Forces Squadron and 86th Security Forces Squadron practice combatives at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 24, 2025. The training enhances Airmen’s combat and defense capabilities, which are important when responding to emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Armando Suarez and Airman Adrien Alvarez, 86th Security Forces Squadron members, apply verbal judo skills at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 25, 2025. Verbal judo is a core form of tactical communication that Phoenix Ravens learn to neutralize threats, strengthening mission readiness while protecting Airmen and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexandro Ochoa, 86th Security Forces training instructor, loads a battery into a model M16 rifle for training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 25, 2025. The training simulation improves mission readiness using realistic high-stress scenarios, ensuring that Security Forces Airmen are prepared to respond to real-world crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tristan Salazar, left, and Airman Isabel Martinez, assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron, execute a baton exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, 2025. Hand-to-hand combat defense training fosters a more lethal and mission-capable force by challenging Airmen’s mental toughness and resilience in close proximity scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kristen Wurtz, bottom, 446th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven team member, and Senior Airman Alexandro Ochoa, 86th Security Forces training instructor, demonstrate combative maneuvers to in-processing 86th Security Forces Airmen at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 24, 2025. Training Airmen how to respond to unarmed combat situations ensures Airman safety and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Kelly, bottom, and Staff Sgt. Kristen Wurtz, 446th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven team members, teach combative maneuvers to in-processing 86th Security Forces Airmen at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 24, 2025. Hand-to-hand combat defense training fosters a more lethal and mission-capable force by challenging Airmen’s mental toughness and resilience in close proximity scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexandro Ochoa, right, 86th Security Forces training instructor, and Airman 1st Class Armando Suarez, 86th Security Forces member, practice verbal judo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 25, 2025. Verbal judo is a communication tactic security forces members use to de-escalate conflict without use of physical force, improving safety in emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

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Time, Service and Generosity: the legacies behind the 2025 Length of Service Ceremony

Mr. Clarence “Charlie” Searchwell, 86th Force Support Squadron Officer Club operations assistant, poses for a photo after the Length of Service ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 4, 2025. Two local nationals were awarded at the Length of Service ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi)

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Time, Service and Generosity: the legacies behind the 2025 Length of Service Ceremony

Mr. Clarence “Charlie” Searchwell, 86th Force Support Squadron Officer Club operations assistant, poses for a photo after the Length of Service ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 4, 2025. Two local nationals were awarded at the Length of Service ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi)

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Time, Service and Generosity: the legacies behind the 2025 Length of Service Ceremony

Mr. Clarence “Charlie” Searchwell, 86th Force Support Squadron Officer Club operations assistant, poses for a photo after the Length of Service ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 4, 2025. Two local nationals were awarded at the Length of Service ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi)

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Ramstein hosts Wings of Wisdom speed mentorship program

U.S. Air Force senior non-commissioned officers and junior enlisted personnel sit down for the initial Wings of Wisdom event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec 3. 2025. Wings of Wisdom was a speed-mentoring event where senior NCO’s and Airmen held open discussions on Air Force career planning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)

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