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251114-F-BS488-1139

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 52nd LRS conduct hot-refueling operations on three F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2025. The operation marked the first time the capability was performed at Ramstein AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vaughn Weber)

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251114-F-BS488-1085

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, prepare to taxi at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2025. Ramstein and Spangdahlem AB collaborated to perform hot-pit refuels on three F-35s and cold refuels on six F-35s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vaughn Weber)

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251114-F-BS488-1081

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 52nd LRS prepare to send off six F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2025. Ramstein and Spangdahlem AB collaborated to perform hot-pit refuels on three F-35s and cold refuels on six F-35s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vaughn Weber)

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251114-F-BS488-1055

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 52nd LRS prepare to send off six F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing, Lakenheath, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2025. Ramstein and Spangdahlem AB collaborated to perform hot-pit refuels on three F-35s and cold refuels on six F-35s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vaughn Weber)

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251114-F-BS488-1040

U.S. Air Force SSgt. Brennen Brown (left), 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Special Fuels Handling team chief, and Senior Airman Claudio Maiuri, 86th LRS Fuels Distributor expediter, conduct cold refueling operations on an F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2025. This refueling exercise certified 17 Airmen from both the 86th LRS Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants section and 435th CRG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vaughn Weber)

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251114-F-BS488-1031

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Yajairo Calderon, 435th Contingency Response Squadron flight chief, conducts a cold refueling operation on an F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2025. This refueling exercise certified 17 Airmen from both the 86th LRS Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants section and 435th CRG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vaughn Weber)

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251114-F-BS488-1002

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 52nd LRS conduct cold refueling operations for an F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2025. This refueling exercise certified 17 Airmen from both the 86th LRS Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants section and 435th CRG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vaughn Weber)

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251114-F-EV810-1047

Donation bags sit at the limited Emergency Family Assistance Center on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2025. The 86th Force Support Squadron established the limited EFAC food pantry to provide relief to service members, dependents and civilian personnel affected by the recent lapse of appropriations for the Department of War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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251114-F-EV810-1028

Donation goods sit at the limited Emergency Family Assistance Center on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2025. The 86th Force Support Squadron established the limited EFAC to provide essential information, resource coordination and immediate support to service members, dependents and civilian personnel affected by the recent lapse of appropriations for the Department of War. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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251113-F-F3261-1001

The Ramstein Military and Family Readiness Center staff pose for a group photo in the limited Emergency Family Assistance Center at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 13, 2025. The 86th Force Support Squadron established the limited EFAC to provide essential information, resource coordination and immediate support to service members, dependents and civilian personnel affected by the recent lapse of appropriations for the Department of War. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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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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Projecting power from the tower

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Simon Quesada, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, monitors aircraft in the controlled movement area at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 12, 2025. Ramstein’s air traffic controllers play a vital role in missions far beyond Germany. From aeromedical evacuation movements to distinguished visitor support, many of the Air Force’s nationally visible operations begin or end under a tower’s control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)

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Projecting power from the tower

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Holwegner, 86th Operations Support Squadron ground controlled approach control specialist, controls air traffic within Ramstein Airspace at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 13, 2025. The Ground Controlled Approach facility manages a wider proximity of airspace around Ramstein that the Airmen in the tower cannot see. The GCA radar team sequences aircraft until they are roughly five miles outside the range of the flightline before they transition them to the tower who takes control of the final approach and landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)

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