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Getting “Runway Ready” at Ramstein Air Base

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules undergoes a routine inspection at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 13, 2025. Routine inspections ensure aircraft systems remain safe and mission-ready for global airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

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Getting “Runway Ready” at Ramstein Air Base

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules undergoes a routine inspection at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 13, 2025. Routine inspections ensure aircraft systems remain safe and mission-ready for global airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

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Getting “Runway Ready” at Ramstein Air Base

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Ross, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace inspection journeyman, installs an exhaust nozzle and turbine section tail cone on a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 13, 2025. The nozzle installation was required to complete a routine inspection which ensures aircraft systems remain safe and mission-ready for global airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

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Getting “Runway Ready” at Ramstein Air Base

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Heather Cummings, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace inspection journeyman, conducts preventative maintenance on a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 13, 2025. Aircraft’s electrical systems are vital for sustaining the aircraft’s reliability during operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

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Getting “Runway Ready” at Ramstein Air Base

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Heather Cummings, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace inspection journeyman, reinstalls electrical connectors on a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 13, 2025. The installation is integral for preventative maintenance and keeps aircraft mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

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Getting “Runway Ready” at Ramstein Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron and the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron repair floor panels inside a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov.13, 2025. The maintenance contributes to the 86th Airlift Wing’s ability to provide immediate air mobility at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

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Getting “Runway Ready” at Ramstein Air Base

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kadin Trahan, 86th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, removes excess metal from a jettison bracket for a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 13, 2025. The 86th MXS supports Ramstein’s role as the Global Gateway by enabling aircraft to be fully mission capable on short notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

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Getting “Runway Ready” at Ramstein Air Base

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kadin Trahan, 86th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, removes excess metal from a jettison bracket for a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 13, 2025. 86th MXS airmen assess the structural integrity of aircraft and perform repairs which are integral for rapid air mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

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86 AW welcomes CMSAF 15

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley, speaks to Airmen during an immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 19, 2025. The immersion gave Airmen an opportunity to ask the former CMSAF questions and receive advice on how to excel in their military careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)

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86 AW welcomes CMSAF 15

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley, receives a mission overview from Staff Sgt. Cameron Bell, intel system infrastructure supervisor, during an immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 19, 2025. McKinley met with Airmen from different squadrons around the installation to learn about their distinct capabilities and strategic roles in enabling mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)

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86 AW welcomes CMSAF 15

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley, learns about equipment used by the 1st Combat Communications Squadron during an immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 19, 2025. McKinley met with Airmen from around the installation to learn about their distinct capabilities and strategic roles in enabling mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)

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86 AW welcomes CMSAF 15

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley poses for a photo with Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr., 86th Airlift Wing public affairs apprentice, during an immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 19, 2025. The photo comes after McKinley notified Jones he was selected for Airman Below-the-Zone, allowing him to promote to the rank of senior airman six months early. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miquel Jordan)

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86 AW welcomes CMSAF 15

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Clifford L. Lawton, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, meet with senior enlisted leaders during an immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 19, 2025. McKinley and Lawton met with the group to gain a deeper understanding of the role they play in the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)

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86 AW welcomes CMSAF 15

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Clifford L. Lawton, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, speak at a breakfast with Airmen during an immersion at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 19, 2025. The breakfast gave Airmen the opportunity to connect with Air Force leaders and discuss the vital role they play in the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)

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C-130J, C-17 aircraft execute rapid rotations

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to Air Mobility Command, taxis on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 3, 2025. The C-17 airframe is vital to the Air Force’s mission of rapid mobility, where 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing Airmen provide strategic and tactical airlift support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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C-130J, C-17 aircraft execute rapid rotations

A C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing, ascends into the sky at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 3, 2025. The 86th Airlift Wing supports a variety of mission sets that provide support to locations across Europe and Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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C-130J, C-17 aircraft execute rapid rotations

A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing, prepares to take off at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 3, 2025. The C-130 airframe has supported several international exercises and operations to deliver humanitarian aid, troop deployments and emergency support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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C-130J, C-17 aircraft execute rapid rotations

A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing, prepares to take off at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 3, 2025. The C-130 airframe has supported several international exercises and operations to deliver humanitarian aid, troop deployments and emergency support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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C-130J, C-17 aircraft execute rapid rotations

A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing, taxis at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 3, 2025. The 86th Airlift Wing supports a variety of mission sets that provide support to locations across Europe and Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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The Commander’s trophy is on display during the fourth annual 86th AW Sports Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 29, 2025. Units around the installation competed against each other in various sports such as basketball, flag football, kickball, soccer, and softball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)

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