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Exercise Operation Varsity 23-3 keeps Ramstein AB ready

A search and recovery team make their way to a simulated C–130J Super Hercules aircraft crash site during exercise Operation Varsity 23-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 16, 2023. The team included U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing and the 786th Force Support Squadron who were being trained to recover debris in an area where a disaster took place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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Exercise Operation Varsity 23-3 keeps Ramstein AB ready

U.S. Air Force Airmen move dummies during Operation Varsity 23-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 16, 2023. The Airmen of the 86th Airlift Wing and 78th Force Support Squadron were a part of the search and recovery team during the exercise. SAR teams are tasked with finding and documenting debris and evidence at disaster sites. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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Operation Varsity 23-3 is heating up

A Wing Inspection Team member reviews a medical personnel's work during Operation Varsity 23-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 15, 2023. Operation Varsity tests the wing’s ability to respond to emergency situations such as aircraft accidents, active shooter scenarios and extreme weather events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Oiler)

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Operation Varsity 23-3 is heating up

Firefighters and medical personnel from the 86th Airlift Wing move a simulated casualty out of triage during Operation Varsity 23-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 15, 2023. Operation Varsity tests the wing’s ability to respond to emergency situations such as aircraft accidents, active shooter scenarios and extreme weather events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Oiler)

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Operation Varsity 23-3 is heating up

U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 86th Airlift Wing spray water onto a simulated fire and save a simulated victim during Operation Varsity 23-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 15, 2023. The exercise tested the firefighter’s ability to respond to emergency situations such as rescuing victims while extinguishing fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Oiler)

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Operation Varsity 23-3 is heating up

A U.S. Air Force firefighter with the 86th Airlift Wing dons protective equipment during Operation Varsity 23-3, a mission assurance exercise, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 15, 2023. Firefighters with the 86th Airlift Wing respond to a simulated aircraft crash where they extinguished a simulated fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Oiler)

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Operation Varsity 23-3 is heating up

Medical personnel from the 86th Medical Group respond to a simulated plane crash during Operation Varsity 23-3, a mission assurance exercise, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 15, 2023. Medical personnel worked alongside firefighters to provide triage to simulated patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Oiler)

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Operation Varsity 23-3 is heating up

U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 86th Airlift Wing respond to a simulated plane crash during Operation Varsity 23-3, a mission assurance exercise, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 15, 2023. Mission assurance exercises test the wing’s ability to respond to emergency situations such as aircraft accidents, active shooter scenarios and extreme weather events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Oiler)

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MPEP unites mission partners across globe

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Julian C. Cheater, Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs assistant deputy, speaks at the Military Personnel Exchange Program annual forum in Frankfurt, Germany, Aug. 15, 2023. Approximately 47 exchange officers from across 10 countries met at the annual forum for face-to-face time with each other and new leadership, gathered for a commander’s call, and completed required administrative tasks during the forum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

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MPEP unites mission partners across globe

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Julian C. Cheater, Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs assistant deputy, speaks at the Military Personnel Exchange Program annual forum in Frankfurt, Germany, Aug. 15, 2023. MPEP is a special duty assignment in which an exchange officer is embedded within a host nation unit and required to speak the host nation’s language, continuing to strengthen relationships with partners and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

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MPEP unites mission partners across globe

Ken Frank, Military Personnel Exchange Program chief, answers questions about MPEP during its annual forum in Frankfurt, Germany, Aug. 15, 2023. The annual forum hosted approximately 47 exchange officers who have embedded themselves into foreign air forces around the world to continue to promote unity amongst allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

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MPEP unites mission partners across globe

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Julian C. Cheater, Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs assistant deputy, answers questions during the Military Personnel Exchange Program annual forum in Frankfurt, Germany, Aug. 15, 2023. MPEP exchange officers meet once a year at an annual forum to reacclimate themselves to an Air Force environment with other members of the exchange program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

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MPEP unites mission partners across globe

Members of the Military Personnel Exchange Program attend the annual MPEP forum in Frankfurt, Germany, Aug. 15, 2023. During the forum, exchange officers attended the conference for face-to-face time with each other and new leadership, gathered for a commander’s call, and completed required administrative tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

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MPEP unites mission partners across globe

Members of the Military Personnel Exchange Program gather for an icebreaker event during the annual MPEP forum in Frankfurt, Germany, Aug. 14, 2023. During the event, exchange officers had the opportunity for face-to-face time with each other and new leadership for the first time, as many exchange officers are stationed throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

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MPEP unites mission partners across globe

Members of the Military Personnel Exchange Program gather for an icebreaker event during the annual MPEP forum in Frankfurt, Germany, Aug. 14, 2023. The forum brought 47 U.S. Air Force Airmen from 10 countries who have been immersed into host nation locations together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

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700 CONS is ATLAS Strong

Airmen from the 700 Contracting Squadron poses for a group photos at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

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Thracian Summer 2023: Another one for the books

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 435th Contingency Response Squadron team up in a joint exercise during Thracian Summer 2023 at Cheshnegirovo Air Base, Bulgaria, Aug. 10, 2023. This part of the exercise consisted of a simulated base attack scenario with mass casualties, during which members from the 435th CRS worked under normal deployment operations and were called to protect and respond under emergency procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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Thracian Summer 2023: Another one for the books

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesus Acuna-Tellez, 435th Contingency Response Squadron mobile aerial port craftsman, participates in a simulated base attack scenario during Thracian Summer 2023 at Cheshnegirovo Air Base, Bulgaria, Aug. 10, 2023. This exercise, hosted by the Bulgarian air force, provided the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing the opportunity to address hypothetical security threats in and beyond Europe, and enabled all participants to contribute to international coalitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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Thracian Summer 2023: Another one for the books

U.S. Air Force Sr. Airman Chad Dethloff, 435th Contingency Response Squadron, aerospace ground equipment technician, participates in a simulated base attack scenario during Thracian Summer 2023 at Cheshnegirovo Air Base, Bulgaria, Aug. 10, 2023. This multi-wing exercise allowed the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing to work with the Bulgarian air force to build relationships and interoperability while reassuring allies and partners of the U.S. ability to quickly respond and provide support as needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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Thracian Summer 2023: Another one for the books

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Grenier, 435th Contingency Response Squadron radio frequency technician, uses a radio during Thracian Summer 2023 at Cheshnegirovo Air Base, Bulgaria, Aug. 10, 2023. This exercise, hosted by the Bulgarian air force, provided the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing the opportunity to address hypothetical security threats in and beyond Europe, and enabled all participants to contribute to international coalitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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