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Participants compete in the Wild Boar Mud Run

A participant of the 5K Wild Boar Mud Run crawls through an obstacle at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 20, 2021. The mud run through Ramstein’s forest was a three-day Earth Week event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexcia Givens)

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Participants compete in the Wild Boar Mud Run

Participants run across a muddy path during the Wild Boar Mud Run at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 20, 2021. The three-day event took place during Earth Week in partnership with the Air Force Assistance Fund to raise funds for charities that provide support to Air Force families in need. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexcia Givens)

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Starting the journey

Brandon Kimball, right, receives the oath of enlistment from U.S. Air Force Col. James A. Quinn, USAFE-AFAFRICA director of space forces, left, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 19, 2021. Kimball is the first recruit from Ramstein to enlist directly into the U.S. Space Force. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Sanchez)

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Starting the journey

Brandon Kimball, second from right, poses for a photo with U.S. Air Force Col. James A. Quinn, USAFE-AFAFRICA director of space forces, far right, Tech. Sgt. Christine Mixon, 319th Recruiting Squadron enlisted accessions recruiter, far left, and his family after taking the oath of enlistment at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 19, 2021. Kimball is the first recruit from Ramstein to enlist directly into the U.S. Space Force. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Sanchez)

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Starting the journey

Brandon Kimball, right, salutes U.S. Air Force Col. James A. Quinn, USAFE-AFAFRICA director of space forces, left, after being sworn into the U.S. Space Force. Kimball is the first recruit from Ramstein to enlist directly into the U.S. Space Force. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Sanchez)

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Roughing it like Rangers

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trent Sloan, 435th Contingency Response Squadron mobile aerial port journeyman, carries a 45-pound rucksack and his weapon for 12 miles as the final event in the Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, March 30, 2021. The 12-mile ruck must be completed in three hours, testing an Airmen’s fortitude. The Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course, hosted by the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, is designed to familiarize Airmen with the skills and challenges they will face if they get accepted to the United States Army Ranger School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Sanchez)

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Roughing it like Rangers

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trent Sloan, 435th Contingency Response Squadron mobile aerial port journeyman, connects a blasting cap to a training claymore mine during the Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 29, 2021. Securing a perimeter is an important part of the objectives discussed in the course. The Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course, hosted by the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, is designed to familiarize Airmen with the skills and challenges they will face if they get accepted to the United States Army Ranger School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Sanchez)

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Roughing it like Rangers

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gavin Saiz, 435th Contingency Response Squadron contingency response flight chief, above, instructs and evaluates U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Silva, 435th Security Forces Squadron unit trainer, below, during the firearms portion of the Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 29, 2021. Course participants are evaluated on their speed and accuracy to safely fire and clear their weapon of any malfunctions. The Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course, hosted by the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, is designed to familiarize Airmen with the skills and challenges they will face if they are accepted to the United States Army Ranger School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Sanchez)

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Roughing it like Rangers

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Alvino, 435th Security Forces Squadron airborne team member lays on the ground reading a map to limit his visibility while plotting a course through the woods during the land navigation portion of the Ranger Assessment and Preparation course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 29, 2021. Course participants search for waypoints that could simulate real-world rally points or other mission objectives. The Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course, hosted by the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, is designed to familiarize Airmen with the skills and challenges they will face if they are accepted to the United States Army Ranger School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Sanchez)

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Roughing it like Rangers

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trent Sloan, 435th Contingency Response Squadron mobile aerial port journeyman, charts waypoints on a map of the local area as part of the Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 29, 2021. Participants are challenged to find several points in the woods without GPS, using only a map and compass. The Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course hosted, by the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, is designed to familiarize Airmen with the skills and challenges they will face if they are accepted to the United States Army Ranger School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Sanchez)

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Roughing it like Rangers

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Salvione, 435th Security Forces Squadron ground combat readiness training center instructor, shouts “Ranger” as he jumps into a pool while wearing his uniform and equipment as part of the Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 27, 2021. This portion of the course tests an Airmen’s confidence and combat water survival. The Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course hosted, by the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, is designed to familiarize Airmen with the skills and challenges they will face if they are accepted to the United States Army Ranger School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Sanchez)

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Roughing it like Rangers

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gavin Saiz, 435th Security Forces Squadron contingency response flight chief, right, observes U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jin Lau, 435th Contingency Response Group logistics planner, left, perform pull-ups during the physical fitness portion of the Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 27, 2021. A minimum of six pull-ups is required for a passing score which mirrors the official ranger school examination. The Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course, hosted by the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, is designed to familiarize Airmen with the skills and challenges they will face if they are accepted to the United States Army Ranger School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Sanchez)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Edwards, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman dorm leader, sorts through paperwork at his desk at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 1, 2021. Edwards is tasked with in and out-processing Airmen, processing work orders, and staying in tune with the wants and needs of dorm residents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leah Ritchey)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Edwards, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman dorm leader, showcases the coins he received during the Airlifter of the Week ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 1, 2021. The Airlifter of the Week program recognizes Airmen who, through hard work and dedication, play a critical role in the 86th Airlift Wing Global Gateway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leah Ritchey)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, left, returns a salute to Staff Sgt. Jacob Edwards, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman dorm leader, during the Airlifter of the Week ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 1, 2021. The Airlifter of the Week program recognizes Airmen who, through hard work and dedication, play a critical role in the 86th Airlift Wing Global Gateway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, left, coins Staff Sgt. Jacob Edwards, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman dorm leader, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 1, 2021. Edwards was nominated for Airlifter of the Week by his leadership because of his dedication and improvements made as an Airman dorm leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, left, inquires about a new distro chat created by Staff Sgt. Jacob Edwards, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman dorm leader, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 1, 2021. Edwards was nominated for Airlifter of the Week by his leadership because of his dedication and the improvements he made as an Airman dorm leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leah Ritchey)

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A memorial plaque for U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Grant Davis hangs with a photo attached, outside of the 76th Airlift Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 26, 2021. The photo showed Davis when he rode with his father to Luxembourg and Bastogne in 2015 to pay respect to those who lost their lives in World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Manuel G. Zamora)

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U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Melissa Dombroke, 76th Airlift Squadron commander, left, and Master Sgt. Christopher O'Brien, 76th AS operations superintendent, prepares for the Staff Sgt. Grant Davis memorial ride at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 26, 2021. Friends, family and Airmen gathered and wore reflective shirts with “Grant’s Ride” printed on the back. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Manuel G. Zamora)

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Family and friends of U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Grant Davis and members of the 76th Airlift Squadron take a moment of silence during the U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Grant Davis Memorial ride at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 26, 2021. Staff Sgt. Grant Davis was known for his passion for fitness and cycling and would commute on his bike to and from work everyday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Manuel G. Zamora)

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