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86th Maintenance Squadron’s NDI Shop inspects to protect

U.S. Air Force Airman Samuel Mulleavey, 86th Maintenance Squadron Non-Destructive Inspection apprentice, inspects a ferromagnetic wheel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 7, 2026. The presence of a surface or subsurface discontinuity in the material allows the magnetic flux to leak, since air cannot support as much magnetic field per unit volume as metals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)

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86th Maintenance Squadron’s NDI Shop inspects to protect

U.S. Air Force Airman Samuel Mulleavey, 86th Maintenance Squadron Non-Destructive Inspection apprentice, performs magnetic particle inspection at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 7, 2026. Magnetic particle inspection is an NDI process where a magnetic field is used in detecting surface, shallow subsurfaces and discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)

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86th Maintenance Squadron’s NDI Shop inspects to protect

U.S. Air Force Airman Samuel Mulleavey, 86th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection apprentice, performs magnetic particle inspection at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 7, 2026. NDI specialists detect potential defects in systems and equipment for aircraft before they escalate into serious hazards using advanced tools such as X-rays and ultrasound. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)

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86th Maintenance Squadron’s NDI Shop inspects to protect

U.S. Air Force Airman Samuel Mulleavey, 86th Maintenance Squadron Non-Destructive Inspection apprentice, drenches a wheel with fluorescent pigments at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 7, 2026. Examples of ferromagnetic materials include iron, nickel, cobalt and some of their alloys. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)

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86th Maintenance Squadron’s NDI Shop inspects to protect

U.S. Air Force Airman Samuel Mulleavey, 86th Maintenance Squadron Non-Destructive Inspection apprentice, soaks a rod with fluorescent pigment at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 7, 2026. Mixing water with the chemical conditioner enables it to act as a wetting agent, corrosion inhibitor and anti-foaming compound ensuring the part is evenly covered. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)

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Base Honor Guard: Presence with Purpose

U.S. Air Force honor guardsmen practice a six-man flag fold during honor guard practice on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 18, 2026. The six-man flag fold is a ceremonial task used to honor a deceased active service member or veteran. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)

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Base Honor Guard: Presence with Purpose

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica Garay, base honor guard program manager, adjusts a ceremonial cap during base honor guard practice on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 17, 2026. Honor guard members must ensure their uniforms are well-kept as they represent the image of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)

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Base Honor Guard: Presence with Purpose

Ramstein Air Base honor guardsmen stand in formation during practice on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 17, 2026. The honor guardsmen conducted weekly training sessions to maintain precision and discipline before performing at official events and ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)

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Base Honor Guard: Presence with Purpose

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Maleik Findley, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron power production technician, stands at port arms after a memorial service on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 17, 2026. The base honor guard serves as a visible representation of the military’s values, discipline and tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)

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Base Honor Guard: Presence with Purpose

Ramstein Air Base honor guardsmen stand at port arms after a memorial service on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 12, 2026. The base honor guard serves as a visible representation of the military’s values, discipline and tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)

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Base Honor Guard: Presence with Purpose

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gilberto Vazquez-Teran, 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental technician, and Airman 1st Class Keelia Gordon, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron structures apprentice, stand at port arms after a memorial service on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 17, 2026. The base honor guard performs ceremonial duties to ensure dignity, respect, and precision by representing the U.S. Air Force’s core values at official events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)

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Base Honor Guard: Presence with Purpose

Ramstein Air Base honor guardsmen present the colors during a memorial on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 12, 2026. The memorial service was held to honor the lives of four Airmen on the 50th anniversary of the CH-53 Sembach crash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)

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Base Honor Guard: Presence with Purpose

A Ramstein Air Base honor guardsman practices a flag fold before a memorial service on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 17, 2026. The American flag is folded 13 times during ceremonial occasions to represent the 13 original colonies. The memorial service was held to honor the lives of four Airmen on the 50th anniversary of the CH-53 Sembach crash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)

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435 CTS Force Support rejoins Silver Flag after 3 years

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Yin Pu and Bryan Barnard, both Silver Flag participants, conduct an Explosive Ordnance Disposal exercise March 10, 2026, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Silver Flag covered a wide range of critical skills, including airfield damage repair, response to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, lodging operations, and mortuary affairs. This iteration was also the first time the force support career field rejoined their civil engineer and logistics readiness counterparts in three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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435 CTS Force Support rejoins Silver Flag after 3 years

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryan Barnard collects a sample during an Explosive Ordnance Disposal exercise at Silver Flag March 10, 2026, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Silver Flag covered a wide range of critical skills, including airfield damage repair, response to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, lodging operations, and mortuary affairs. This iteration was also the first time the force support career field rejoined their civil engineer and logistics readiness counterparts in three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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435 CTS Force Support rejoins Silver Flag after 3 years

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yin Pu, 432nd Civil Engineer Squadron, moves a simulated drone during an Explosive Ordnance Disposal exercise during Silver Flag March 10, 2026, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Silver Flag covered a wide range of critical skills, including airfield damage repair, response to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, lodging operations, and mortuary affairs. This iteration was also the first time the force support career field rejoined their civil engineer and logistics readiness counterparts in three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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435 CTS Force Support rejoins Silver Flag after 3 years

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Iraheta, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, receives a hot meal from U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alexandria Young, 786th Force Support Squadron, during Silver Flag March 12, 2026, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Silver Flag covered a wide range of critical skills, including airfield damage repair, response to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, lodging operations, and mortuary affairs. This iteration was also the first time the force support career field rejoined their civil engineer and logistics readiness counterparts in three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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Airlifter of the month - Staff Sgt. Briona Brown

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Briona Brown, 603rd Air Communications Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of the Global Command and Control Systems, poses for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. She takes care of Airmen who support the mission of securing communication and cyber capabilities, enabling safe and fluid operations across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi)

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NATO partners strengthen interoperability and readiness through collaboration at Ramstein

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Griffith, 435th Contingency Response Group air traffic controller, attends the European Airborne Airlift Conference 26-01 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 1, 2026. This conference builds partnerships that are used daily to maintain the airlift network between countries across the NATO theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett

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NATO partners strengthen interoperability and readiness through collaboration at Ramstein

Belgium Air Force First Sergeant Joran Verle, 14th Medical Battalion flight medic, takes notes during the European Airborne Airlift Conference 26-01 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 1, 2026. This conference builds partnerships that are used daily to maintain the airlift network between countries across the NATO theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)

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