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U.S. Airmen with the 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmasters and pilots prepare the cargo bay to transport a U.S. Army National Guard M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 29, 2024. The 37th AS transported the HIMARS to Chievres Air Base, Belgium, demonstrating Ramstein’s Agile Combat Employment capabilities of quickly moving offensive equipment around the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

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U.S. and Belgian forces conduct HIRAIN training

Belgian Land Component Korporal Andy Gevaerts, and Belgian Land Component Korporal Ramses Van Gool, Air Delivery Platoon members, secure a U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System on a Belgian A400M Atlas during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN) training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 29, 2024. HIRAIN operations provide rapid mobility of lethal and accurate fire capabilities all across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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U.S. and Belgian forces conduct HIRAIN training

Korporal Ramses Van Gool, Air Delivery Platoon members, tie down a U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System on a Belgian A400M Atlas during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN) training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 29, 2024. The M142 HIMARS is a light multiple rocket launcher system developed in the late 1990s and allows for rapid deployment of weapons capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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U.S. and Belgian forces conduct HIRAIN training

Belgian Air Component Warrant Officer Roly Hartwell, 20th Squadron Transport Conversion Unit loadmaster instructor, guides a U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System on a Belgian A400M Atlas during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN) training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 29, 2024. The HIMARS was transported to Chievres Air Base, Belgium, where crews tested their ability to quickly deploy, effectively engage targets and redeploy, ensuring worldwide combat capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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U.S. and Belgian forces conduct HIRAIN training

Belgian Air Component 1st Sergeant Major An Adriaenssen, 20th Squadron Transport Conversion Unit loadmaster, and Belgian Air Component Warrant Officer Roly Hartwell, 20th Squadron Transport Conversion Unit loadmaster instructor, prepare to load a U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) on a Belgian A400M Atlas during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN) training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 29, 2024. U.S. service members collaborated with the Belgian Armed Forces to plan and execute joint training to increase the airlift capabilities of NATO partners within the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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U.S. and Belgian forces conduct HIRAIN training

Belgian Air Component Warrant Officer Roly Hartwell, 20th Squadron Transport Conversion Unit loadmaster instructor, opens the bay doors on a Belgian A400M Atlas during a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN) training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 29, 2024. The A400M Atlas cargo hold offers 340 cubic meters of space and can accommodate payloads of up to 37 tons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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U.S. and Belgian forces conduct HIRAIN training

U.S. Air Force and Belgian Air Component members discuss the features of a Belgian A400M Atlas during an M142 High Mobility Rocket System Rapid Insertion training (HIRAIN) at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 29, 2024. During the training, a U.S. Army National Guard HIMARS were flown on an A400M Atlas and a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules to Chievres Air Base, Belgium where crews performed simulated HIRAIN operations. Training like this increases the airlift capabilities of NATO partners within the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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U.S. and Belgian forces conduct HIRAIN training

A U.S. Army National Guard M142 High Mobility Rocket System (HIMARS) is loaded on a Belgian Air Component A400M Atlas during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN) training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 29, 2024. U.S. service members collaborated with the Belgian Air Component to plan and execute joint training to increase the airlift capabilities of NATO partners within the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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86 MXG passes the wrench to new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Buckley, incoming 86th Maintenance Group commander, renders a first salute during the 86 MXG change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2024. The 86 MXG is composed of three squadrons and nearly 1,000 Airmen, civilians and contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Oiler)

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86 MXG passes the wrench to new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Buckley, incoming 86th Maintenance Group commander, second from right, assumes command of the 86 MXG, from Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein, Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2024. The 86 MXG accomplishes all aspects of aircraft and equipment maintenance to fulfill the wing's airlift, contingency, and mission support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Oiler)

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86 MXG passes the wrench to new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert B. Blake, 86th Maintenance Group outgoing commander, renders a final salute to the 86 MXG Airmen during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2024. The 86 MXG is composed of three squadrons and nearly 1,000 Airmen, civilians and contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Oiler)

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86 MXG passes the wrench to new commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, left, 86th Airlift Wing commander, presents Col. Robert B. Blake, 86th Maintenance Group outgoing commander, with a Legion of Merit certificate during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein, Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2024. Williams spoke of Blake and his accomplishments while leading the 86 MXG Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Oiler)

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86 MXG passes the wrench to new commander

U.S. Airmen of the 86th Maintenance Group stand in formation at a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2024. The 86 MXG accomplishes all aspects of aircraft and equipment maintenance to fulfill the wing's airlift, contingency, and mission support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Oiler)

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86th VRS keeps Ramstein AB rolling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Vitale, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron Ground Transportation training validation operations trainer, checks underneath a disabled vehicle at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2024. Any passengers, cargo, or assets requiring transport at Ramstein AB rely on the 86th VRS Airmen to complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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86th VRS keeps Ramstein AB rolling

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mark Quitoriano, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron Ground Transportation support operator, connects a winch to a disabled vehicle for towing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2024. From transporting assets, aircrews and distinguished visitors, to moving munitions and delivering mission critical parts for aircraft maintenance, the 86th VRS provides critical support to the missions at Ramstein AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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86th VRS keeps Ramstein AB rolling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Vitale, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron Ground Transportation training validation operations trainer, ensures the tires of a truck are aligned with the ramps of a tractor trailer at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2024. In addition to moving assets, Airmen in the 86th VRS support Ramstein by providing services for KMC members to obtain a U.S. Army Europe drivers license. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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86th VRS keeps Ramstein AB rolling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Vitale, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron Ground Transportation training validation operations trainer, adjusts the position of the ramps on a trailer at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2024. Airmen of the 86th VRS often need to find creative solutions to prepare assets for pickup when environmental conditions present unique challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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86th VRS keeps Ramstein AB rolling

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mark Quitoriano, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron Ground Transportation support operator, and Airman 1st Class Joshua Ryan, 86th VRS GT support operator, push an inoperable vehicle out of a hangar at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2024. Airmen of the 86th VRS often need to find creative solutions to prepare assets for pickup when environmental conditions present unique challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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86th VRS keeps Ramstein AB rolling

A tractor trailer is driven in the rain at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2024. The trailer was enroute to tow an inoperable truck to maintenance for repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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86th VRS keeps Ramstein AB rolling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Vitale, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron Ground Transportation training validation operations trainer, drives a tractor trailer through the 86th VRS vehicle lot at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2024. As a validation operations trainer, Vitale conducts check rides for all the vehicles to provide training and familiarization to incoming Airmen in the 86th VRS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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