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Medical Exercise

An 86th Medical Squadron surgeon uses forceps to mock a splenectomy, the removal of the spleen, on a patient who had mass abdominal damage from an improvised explosive device during the Expeditionary Medical Support Exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 1, 2011. EMEDS was a week-long exercise for the 86th and 31st Medical Groups to hone their skills in a mock-deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards)

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Turnin' Wrenches

Air Force Airmen 1st Class Rashawn Willmore and Chad Cassidy, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanics, tighten bolts on the underside of an automobile, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 28, 2011. The 86th VRS is the only stand-alone vehicle squadron in the Air Force. The mechanics perform repairs on the largest vehicle fleet in the Air Force; approximately 5,000 work orders per year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brea Miller)

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Turnin' Wrenches

Senior Airman Seth Milhalik, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanic, troubleshoots the fuel system in a HUMVEE, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 28, 2011. The 86th VRS is the only stand-alone vehicle squadron in the Air Force. The mechanics perform repairs on the largest vehicle fleet in the Air Force; approximately 5,000 work orders per year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brea Miller)

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Out with the old

Airman 1st Class Timothy Hancock, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanic, removes a brake pad from an automobile, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 28, 2011. The 86th VRS is the only stand-alone vehicle squadron in the Air Force. The mechanics perform repairs on the largest vehicle fleet in the Air Force; approximately 5,000 work orders per year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brea Miller)

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Turnin' Wrenches

Airman 1st Class Timothy Hancock, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanic, removes a brake pad from an automobile, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 28, 2011. The mechanics perform repairs on the largest vehicle fleet in the Air Force; approximately 5,000 work orders per year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brea Miller)

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Turnin' Wrenches

Airman 1st Class John Franklin, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanic, changes a tire on a HUMVEE, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 28, 2011. The mechanics perform repairs on the largest vehicle fleet in the Air Force; approximately 5,000 work orders per year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brea Miller)

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Sparks Fly

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Kay, aircraft metals technology craftsman, cuts diamondplate steel with an oxyacetylene torch, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 22, 2011. Kay is assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen J. Otero)

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The Torch

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Kay, aircraft metals technology craftsman, adjusts the flame of an oxyacetylene torch used for welding metal, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 21, 2011. Kay is assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen J. Otero)

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Practice Parts

Small sections of steel pipe are used by aircraft metals technology apprentices to practice welding for certification, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 21, 2011. Fabrication Airmen must train using a number of different welding tools and materials prior to becoming fully certified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen J. Otero)

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FOD Sweep

Airmen from the 86th Maintenance Squadron perform a Foreign Object Device (FOD) sweep, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 21, 2011. The unit performs FOD sweeps three times a week to prevent objects from damaging aircraft engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brea Miller)

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Light Work

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Isaiah Knorr, aircraft metals technology apprentice, practices steel pipe welds for his certification using a gas tungsten arc welder, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 21, 2011. Knorr is assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen J. Otero)

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Quality Check

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Isaiah Knorr, aircraft metals technology apprentice, inspects steel pipe welds, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 21, 2011. Knorr is assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen J. Otero)

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Mass Casualty exercise

Air Force Master Sgt. Ford Barkley, 86th Security Forces Squadron, establishes appropriate cordon placement on a map during an operational readiness (Mass Casualty) exercise scenario as part of Wing Thunder 11-04, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 16, 2011. Wing Thunder 11-04 assesses the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing's abilities to respond to contingencies, deployments, major accidents/disasters, and wartime/terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brea Miller)

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Assured Security

Senior Airman Dominique St. John and Staff Sgt. Joseph Rammacher, 435th Air Mobility Squadron, secure a pallet as part of Wing Thunder 11-04, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 15, 2011. Wing Thunder 11-04 assesses the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing’s abilities to respond to contingencies, deployments, major accidents/disasters, and wartime/terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brea Miller)

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Pallet proficiency

Airmen from the 435th Air Mobility Squadron unload a pallet as part of Wing Thunder 11-04, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 15, 2011. Wing Thunder 11-04 assesses the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing’s abilities to respond to contingencies, deployments, major accidents/disasters, and wartime/terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brea Miller)

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Assured Security

Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Rammacher, 435th Air Mobility Squadron, secures a pallet as part of Wing Thunder 11-04, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 15, 2011. Wing Thunder 11-04 assesses the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing’s abilities to respond to contingencies, deployments, major accidents/disasters, and wartime/terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brea Miller)

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Pallets on the go

Airmen from the 435th Air Mobility Squadron explain pallet transportation procedures to an Exercise Evaluation Team member as part of Wing Thunder 11-04, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 15, 2011. Wing Thunder 11-04 assesses the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing’s abilities to respond to contingencies, deployments, major accidents/disasters, and wartime/terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brea Miller)

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Break

Senior Airman Dominique St. John, 435th Air Mobility Squadron, directs, co-worker, Airman 1st Class Richard Dunning as part of Wing Thunder 11-04, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 15, 2011. Wing Thunder 11-04 assesses the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing’s abilities to respond to contingencies, deployments, major accidents/disasters, and wartime/terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brea Miller)

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Break

Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Welborne, 435th Air Mobility Squadron, assists, co-worker, Airman 1st Class Richard Dunning unload a pallet as part of Wing Thunder 11-04, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 15, 2011. Wing Thunder 11-04 assesses the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing’s abilities to respond to contingencies, deployments, major accidents/disasters, and wartime/terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brea Miller)

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Northside Post Office returns to permanent location

Senior Airman Michael Royer, 86th Communications Squadron postal clerk, assists, (from left to right), Heather and Siena Rosiere, dependants of Tech. Sgt. Michael Rosiere, 86th Munitions Squadron, at the Northside Post Office, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 8, 2011. Starting Nov. 14th, the Northside Post Office will begin operating between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. in building 426. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Class Brea Miller)

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