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200901-F-AG991-1215

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Spanos, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron training non-commissioned officer in charge, jots down his observations following 86th CES firefighters response to a simulated aircraft crash site during Operation Varsity 2020-03 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 1, 2020. After the aircraft fire has been extinguished and search and rescue has been carried out, firefighters will then engage in salvage and overhaul. The purpose of salvage and overhaul is to uncover any possible hidden flames or embers that could pose as a threat to other response teams such as investigators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann)
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200901-F-AG991-1187

A firefighter from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron directs water onto the simulated aircraft crash site during a major accident response exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 1, 2020. In an exercise environment, firefighters on Ramstein must show capability of the water hose before using it on the simulated aircraft crash. In this case, capability means to demonstrate to Wing Inspection Team members the water hose has sufficient water pressure before being used on the simulated aircraft crash. This MARE was part of Operation Varsity, a larger exercise which tests the base personnel’s readiness and ability to respond to any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann)
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200901-F-AG991-1143

Firefighters assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron run the fire truck’s water hose to the simulated aircraft crash site during a major accident response exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 1, 2020. Putting out fires resulting from an aircraft crash is a top priority as it allows firefighters to quickly move into the site before looking for remaining survivors. This MARE was part of Operation Varsity, a larger exercise which tests the base personnel’s readiness and ability to respond to any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann)
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200901-F-AG991-1112

The simulated accident site moments after a simulated C-130 Hercules crash during a major accident response exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 1, 2020. During the scenario, firefighters from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron immediately responded to the origin of green smoke, which represented aircraft fire. This MARE was part of Operation Varsity, a larger exercise which tests the base personnel’s readiness and ability to respond to any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann)
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200901-F-AG991-1111

Two firefighters from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron are the initial first responders to a simulated C-130 Hercules aircraft crash at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 1, 2020. Upon arrival, the firefighters encountered a simulated fire, significant aircraft wreckage debris, and wounded individuals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann)
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200304-F-TI641-1026

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Harris III, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron phase one training instructor, rucks between stations during the United States Forces in Europe Defender Challenge on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 4, 2020. The event stretched across base with multiple stations incorporating unique challenges for the defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Airman 1st Class Andrew J. Alvarado)
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200304-F-TI641-1031

U.S. Security Forces Airmen witin the United Sates Air Forces in Europe Command ruck to the next station on day one of the USAFE Defender Challenge at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 4, 2020. The team of three alternated between jogging and walking in order to save time on their final score. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Airman 1st Class Andrew J. Alvarado)
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200304-F-TI641-1032

U.S. Security Forces Airmen within the United States Air Forces in Europe Command relay information by using a status report during the USAFE Defender Challenge at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 4, 2020. Part of the scenario was communicating the conditions of the simulated subject to the evaluator. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Airman 1st Class Andrew J. Alvarado)
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200304-F-TI641-1040

U.S. Security Forces Airmen within the United States Air Forces in Europe Command are evaluated as they seize contraband as part of a simulated detainment during the USAFE Defender Challenge at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 4, 2020. Confronting and detaining suspicious individuals was just one part of the multi-event challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Airman 1st Class Andrew J. Alvarado)
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200304-F-TI641-1006

U.S. Security Forces Airmen prepare their gear before a five mile ruck containing various challenges during the USAFE Defender Challenge at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 4, 2020. The challenges the Airmen encountered included reporting status updates, simulated emergency medical care for an injured individual and proper apprehension techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Airman 1st Class Andrew J. Alvarado)
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200304-F-TI641-1009

U.S. Security Forces within the United States Air Forces in Europe Command wait for their chance to participate in the USAFE Defender Challenge at Ramstein Air Base, Gerany, March 4, 2020. Nine teams consisting of three airmen compete to qualify for the final event at Camp Bullis, Texas, in May. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Airman 1st Class Andrew J. Alvarado)
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200304-F-TI641-1014

U.S. Security Forces Airmen discuss needed information for a status report before requesting their evaluation at ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 4, 2020. Airmen were given a scenario and 90 seconds to complete a status report for the evaluators. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Airman 1st Class Andrew J. Alvarado)
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435 SFS, 1 CBCS bring expertise to Frozen Defender, Heavy Rain

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dwight Stalter, 435th Security Forces Squadron contingency response team leader, mounts his rifle to a concrete window during exercise Frozen Defender in Grostenquin, France, Jan. 16, 2020. The exercise was designed to sharpen defenders’ skills when faced with unpredictable circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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435 SFS, 1 CBCS bring expertise to Frozen Defender, Heavy Rain

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 435th Security Forces Squadron clear out a building during exercise Frozen Defender in Grostenquin, France, Jan. 16, 2020. The Defenders faced opposition forces to test their ability to secure an airfield in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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435 SFS, 1 CBCS bring expertise to Frozen Defender, Heavy Rain

A belt of 7.62 mm blank rounds lies on top of rubble in Grostenquin, France, Jan. 16, 2020. The use of blank rounds added to the realism of Frozen Defender, an exercise designed to test the 435th Security Forces Squadron’s capabilities in a contested environment under harsh conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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435 SFS, 1 CBCS bring expertise to Frozen Defender, Heavy Rain

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 435th Security Forces Squadron pull security behind foliage during exercise Frozen Defender in Grostenquin, France, Jan. 16, 2020. The Defenders used the terrain to their advantage when dealing with opposition forces in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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435 SFS, 1 CBCS bring expertise to Frozen Defender, Heavy Rain

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 435th Security Forces Squadron steps over rubble while clearing a building during exercise Frozen Defender in Grostenquin, France, Jan. 16, 2020. The exercise challenged the Defenders to traverse austere environments to improve on their mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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435 SFS, 1 CBCS bring expertise to Frozen Defender, Heavy Rain

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Earl, 1st Combat Communications Squadron cyber transport systems technician, works on a satellite dish during exercise Heavy Rain in Grostenquin, France, Jan. 15, 2020. The 1st CBCS practiced their ability to detect and counter radio frequency interference to ensure ground communications remain online. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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435 SFS, 1 CBCS bring expertise to Frozen Defender, Heavy Rain

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 1st Combat Communications Squadron adjust a satellite dish during exercise Heavy Rain in Grostenquin, France, Jan. 15, 2020. The 1st CBCS technicians provided the 435th Security Forces Squadron with electronic warfare scenarios to bolster their capabilities in a contested communications environment while sharpening their own skills on spectrum interference. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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Exercise Frozen Defender: 435 SFS secures airfield

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Sutton, 435th Security Forces Squadron ground combat readiness training center instructor, and his comrade carry a litter with a simulated casualty during exercise Frozen Defender in Grostenquin, France, Jan. 14, 2020. Frozen Defender tests the squadron’s capabilities in a contested environment under harsh conditions. The Defenders faced scenarios requiring self-aid and buddy care practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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