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March 25, 2020
On the front lines: 86 MDG COVID-19 Operations

The 86th Medical Group transformed their operations on the medical campus to prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019.
Oct. 7, 2019
86th AW leadership leads the way, gets their flu shots

Scott Lockard, 86th Airlift Wing vice director, receives his flu shot in the wing conference room at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 7, 2019. Government civilian employees are not required to receive the flu vaccine but are encouraged to receive it to prevent illness during the flu season. The 86th Medical
March 8, 2019
Ramstein wraps up Exercise Operation Varsity 19-01

Ramstein wrapped up Operation Varsity 19-01, a week-long exercise testing the response capability of multiple base agencies.
March 1, 2019
Ramstein hosts week-long exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Pravel, 86th Maintenance Squadron C-130J Super Hercules crew chief, wears mission-oriented protective posture gear during Exercise Operation Varsity 19-01 on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 28, 2019. During the exercise, participants stayed in a protective
June 12, 2018
Exercise Maroon Surge trains in crisis scenario response

In an effort to advance combat readiness, the 86th Medical Group conducted Exercise Maroon Surge on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 4 through June 11.
Aug. 8, 2017
Want to teach CPR? The 86th MDG has the course for you!

The 86th Medical Group conducted CPR training for personnel from squadrons on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 3, 2017.The monthly training is intended to prepare Airmen and civilians to be their unit’s CPR training representative.Staff Sgt. Melinda Wiltse, 86th MDG emergency medical technician,