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Knight LZ: Historic taxiway landing at Ramstein

U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Galemore, left, 37th Airlift Squadron Chief of Tactics, and Maj. Riley Miller, 37th AS Chief Pilot, prepare to land a C-130J Super Hercules on an alternate landing zone at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 18, 2026. The historic landing marked the first time a C-130J used an alternate landing zone at Ramstein, demonstrating an additional option for sustaining tactical airlift operations from the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

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Knight LZ: Historic taxiway landing at Ramstein

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron and 721st Aerial Port Squadron load cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 18, 2026. Coordination between aircrew and aerial port specialists helps ensure personnel, equipment and aircraft are prepared to safely execute tactical airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

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Knight LZ: Historic taxiway landing at Ramstein

A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft lands on a taxiway at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 18, 2026. The training ensured airfield personnel maintain the proficiency required to execute precision landings on short, narrow and unmarked strips of land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi)

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Knight LZ: Historic taxiway landing at Ramstein

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft lands on a taxiway during an alternate landing zone exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 18, 2026. The landing marked the first-time an airplane used a Ramstein taxiway as an alternate landing zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)

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Knight LZ: Historic taxiway landing at Ramstein

U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 86th Operations Support Squadron’s Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems flight conduct ground communications during an alternate landing zone exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug 18, 2026. U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to Ramstein Air Base participated in a training, which focused on a C130J Super Hercules aircraft landing and taking off from austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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Ramstein showcases readiness, airpower during max generation exercise

Three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing participate in an elephant walk during a maximum generation exercise at Ramstein Air Base, May 9, 2025. The first elephant walks occurred during World War II during which large fleets of allied bombers lined up in formation for mass events, resembling the nose-to-tail formations of elephants walking to a watering hole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)

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Ramstein showcases readiness, airpower during max generation exercise

C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing prepare for a maximum generation exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 9, 2025. During a maximum generation exercise, all available, fully armed aircraft are employed to prepare pilots for a mass event when called upon, demonstrating lethality and readiness in a variety of contingency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)

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Ramstein showcases readiness, airpower during max generation exercise

An elephant walk consisting of three C-21A Learjet, two C-37A Gulfstream and six C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing prepare for take off during a maximum generation exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 9, 2025. The first elephant walks occurred during World War II during which large fleets of allied bombers lined up in formation for mass events, resembling the nose-to-tail formations of elephants walking to a watering hole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Kenneth Baird)

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Ramstein showcases readiness, airpower during max generation exercise

An elephant walk consisting of three C-21A Learjet, two C-37A Gulfstream and six C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing prepare for take off during a maximum generation exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 9, 2025. The first elephant walks occurred during World War II during which large fleets of allied bombers lined up in formation for mass events, resembling the nose-to-tail formations of elephants walking to a watering hole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Kenneth Baird)

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Ramstein showcases readiness, airpower during max generation exercise

A formation of C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing perform a flyover during a maximum generation exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 9, 2025. During the exercise, multiple units rapidly deployed aircraft, personnel and resources within 48 hours to showcase readiness and airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein showcases readiness, airpower during max generation exercise

A formation of C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing perform a flyover during a maximum generation exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 9, 2025. During the exercise, multiple units rapidly deployed aircraft, personnel and resources within 48 hours to showcase readiness and airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein showcases readiness, airpower during max generation exercise

A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing takes off during a maximum generation exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 9, 2025. During a maximum generation exercise, all available, fully armed aircraft are employed to prepare pilots for a mass event when called upon, demonstrating lethality and readiness in a variety of contingency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein showcases readiness, airpower during max generation exercise

A C-37A Gulfstream assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing takes off during a maximum generation exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 9, 2025. Maximum generation exercises entail large-scale drills designed to test and enhance the Department of the Air Force’s ability to quickly generate and deploy airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein showcases readiness, airpower during max generation exercise

Three C-21A Learjet, two C-37A Gulfstream and six C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing prepare for take off during a maximum generation exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 9, 2025. The exercise involved multiple units working together to rapidly deploy aircraft, personnel and resources to support a range of missions within 48 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein showcases readiness, airpower during max generation exercise

Three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing participate in a maximum generation exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 9, 2025. During a maximum generation exercise, all available, fully armed aircraft are employed to prepare pilots for a mass event when called upon, demonstrating lethality and readiness in a variety of contingency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

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Ramstein showcases readiness, airpower during max generation exercise

A C-37A Gulfstream participates in an elephant walk during a maximum generation exercise at Ramstein Air Base, May 9, 2025. During a maximum generation exercise, all available, fully armed aircraft are employed to prepare pilots for a mass event when called upon, demonstrating lethality and readiness in a variety of contingency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

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Ramstein showcases readiness, airpower during max generation exercise

Two C-21A Learjet and a C-37A Gulfstream aircraft participate in an elephant walk during a maximum generation exercise at Ramstein Air Base, May 9, 2025. During a maximum generation exercise, all available, fully armed aircraft are employed to prepare pilots for a mass event when called upon, demonstrating lethality and readiness in a variety of contingency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

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RAB expands modern training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Luke Derry, 86th Maintenance Group C-130J Super Hercules electrical and environmental systems instructor, uses virtual reality technology at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 15, 2022. The 86 MXG uses VR for training purposes that allow for fewer time constraints while maintainers improve their on-the-job skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

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RAB expands modern training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Luke Derry, 86th Maintenance Group C-130J Super Hercules electrical and environmental systems instructor, uses virtual reality technology at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 15, 2022. The 86 MXG uses virtual reality for training to simulate real-world experiences, reducing the time spent practicing on an aircraft and increasing efficiency in the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

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RAB expands modern training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Luke Derry, 86th Maintenance Group C-130J Super Hercules electrical and environmental systems instructor, demonstrates virtual reality technology at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 15, 2022. When Airmen train using VR, it reduces noise emissions of aircraft, reduces costs of using aircraft for training and increases interoperability of units at RAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

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