• 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

  • RAB sleighs with two snow days

    Five C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron sit on the flightline during inclement weather conditions Jan. 18, 2024, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Five inches of snowfall was forecasted over two days during the first snowstorm of the year in the region. (U.S. Air Force

  • Ramstein C-130s get a makeover

    RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 86th Maintenance Squadron painted liberation stripes and added decals to six C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in honor of American heritage, which will be displayed during the 80th anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 2024, over Normandy, France.

  • Spanish air force, 435th CRS Airmen participate in Chasing Sol

    Spanish air force paratroopers prepare to board a Spanish A400M Atlas aircraft during exercise Chasing Sol near Zaragoza, Spain, Feb. 2, 2023. Chasing Sol increased interoperability and airlift capabilities among allied armed forces through joint air operation scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Remembering D-day; 76 years later

    To commemorate the 76th anniversary of D-Day, eight C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 37th Airlift Squadron performed low level formations over several different locations in France. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, D-day events were condensed from their normal week-long commemorations.

  • 86 AW conducts COVID-19 patient movement training

    Airmen assigned to the 86th Operations Group, 86th Medical Group and 86th Maintenance Group participated in a simulated open-air movement of COVID-19 positive patients on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.

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