U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Katherine Mercado-Ramos, 86th Maintenance Squadron field systems journeyman, left, and Airman 1st Class Jecol Roy, 86 MXS fuel maintenance journeyman, right, extract an Airman from an aircraft fuel tank as part of an annual aircraft fuel tank extraction exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2022. This exercise provides Airmen with first-hand experience on how to respond to an emergency situation where an Airmen becomes unresponsive while performing maintenance on a fuel tank. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-airman-1st-class-katherine-mercado-ramos-86th-maintenance-squadron-field-systems-journeyman-left-and-airman-1st-class-jecol-roy-86-mxs-fuel-maintenance-journeyman-right-extract-an-airman-from-an-aircraft-fuel-tank-as-part-of-an-annual-aircraft-fuel-tank-extraction-exercise-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-6-2022-this-exercise-provides-airmen-with-first-hand-experience-on-how-to-respond-to-an-emergency-situation-where-an-airmen-becomes-unresponsive-while-performing-maintenance-on-a-fuel-tank-image502927703.html
RM2M669BK–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Katherine Mercado-Ramos, 86th Maintenance Squadron field systems journeyman, left, and Airman 1st Class Jecol Roy, 86 MXS fuel maintenance journeyman, right, extract an Airman from an aircraft fuel tank as part of an annual aircraft fuel tank extraction exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2022. This exercise provides Airmen with first-hand experience on how to respond to an emergency situation where an Airmen becomes unresponsive while performing maintenance on a fuel tank.
Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron and 86th Maintenance Squadron pose for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 18, 2021. Women from the 37th AS and 86th MXS came together for a women’s heritage flight during Women’s History Month. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/airmen-from-the-37th-airlift-squadron-and-86th-maintenance-squadron-pose-for-a-photo-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-march-18-2021-women-from-the-37th-as-and-86th-mxs-came-together-for-a-womens-heritage-flight-during-womens-history-month-image502572189.html
RM2M5J3XN–Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron and 86th Maintenance Squadron pose for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 18, 2021. Women from the 37th AS and 86th MXS came together for a women’s heritage flight during Women’s History Month.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, listens to a question from an Airman during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. August and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th AW command chief, used the immersion as a way to get a better understanding of the 86th MXG’s capabilities as well as a way for Airmen to ask questions directly to the wing leaders. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-brig-gen-mark-r-august-86th-airlift-wing-commander-listens-to-a-question-from-an-airman-during-an-immersion-tour-of-the-86th-maintenance-group-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-oct-9-2018-august-and-chief-master-sgt-ernesto-j-rendon-jr-86th-aw-command-chief-used-the-immersion-as-a-way-to-get-a-better-understanding-of-the-86th-mxgs-capabilities-as-well-as-a-way-for-airmen-to-ask-questions-directly-to-the-wing-leaders-image224774154.html
RMR1K9MA–U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, listens to a question from an Airman during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. August and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th AW command chief, used the immersion as a way to get a better understanding of the 86th MXG’s capabilities as well as a way for Airmen to ask questions directly to the wing leaders.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Katherine Mercado-Ramos, 86th Maintenance Squadron field systems journeyman, left, and Airman 1st Class Jecol Roy, 86 MXS fuel maintenance journeyman, right, extract an Airman from an aircraft fuel tank as part of an annual aircraft fuel tank extraction exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2022. This exercise simulated a situation where 86 MXS Airmen responded to a fuel tank entrant becoming unresponsive and in need of extraction and medical care. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-airman-1st-class-katherine-mercado-ramos-86th-maintenance-squadron-field-systems-journeyman-left-and-airman-1st-class-jecol-roy-86-mxs-fuel-maintenance-journeyman-right-extract-an-airman-from-an-aircraft-fuel-tank-as-part-of-an-annual-aircraft-fuel-tank-extraction-exercise-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-6-2022-this-exercise-simulated-a-situation-where-86-mxs-airmen-responded-to-a-fuel-tank-entrant-becoming-unresponsive-and-in-need-of-extraction-and-medical-care-image502927714.html
RM2M669C2–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Katherine Mercado-Ramos, 86th Maintenance Squadron field systems journeyman, left, and Airman 1st Class Jecol Roy, 86 MXS fuel maintenance journeyman, right, extract an Airman from an aircraft fuel tank as part of an annual aircraft fuel tank extraction exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2022. This exercise simulated a situation where 86 MXS Airmen responded to a fuel tank entrant becoming unresponsive and in need of extraction and medical care.
Estonia air force Senior Sgt. Tauri Mikki, firefighter fills an airbag during the Crashed Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Mar. 22, 2022. The joint exercise marked the first time NATO allies participated in the training that is usually conducted three times a year for 86 Maintenance Squadron Airmen. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/estonia-air-force-senior-sgt-tauri-mikki-firefighter-fills-an-airbag-during-the-crashed-damaged-disabled-aircraft-recovery-exercise-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-mar-22-2022-the-joint-exercise-marked-the-first-time-nato-allies-participated-in-the-training-that-is-usually-conducted-three-times-a-year-for-86-maintenance-squadron-airmen-image502572891.html
RM2M5J4RR–Estonia air force Senior Sgt. Tauri Mikki, firefighter fills an airbag during the Crashed Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Mar. 22, 2022. The joint exercise marked the first time NATO allies participated in the training that is usually conducted three times a year for 86 Maintenance Squadron Airmen.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Crowell, 86 Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems craftsman, inspects the work of one of his Airmen in the dry bay of a fuel tank for a C-130J Super Hercules on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 8, 2017. Crowell, along with two crews of 86 MXS Airmen, made a complete inspection of the four main fuel tanks for the C-130’s mandatory 12-year fuel tank inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-staff-sgt-jonathan-crowell-86-maintenance-squadron-aircraft-fuel-systems-craftsman-inspects-the-work-of-one-of-his-airmen-in-the-dry-bay-of-a-fuel-tank-for-a-c-130j-super-hercules-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-aug-8-2017-crowell-along-with-two-crews-of-86-mxs-airmen-made-a-complete-inspection-of-the-four-main-fuel-tanks-for-the-c-130s-mandatory-12-year-fuel-tank-inspection-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-tryphena-mayhugh-image185051619.html
RMMN1R6B–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Crowell, 86 Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems craftsman, inspects the work of one of his Airmen in the dry bay of a fuel tank for a C-130J Super Hercules on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 8, 2017. Crowell, along with two crews of 86 MXS Airmen, made a complete inspection of the four main fuel tanks for the C-130’s mandatory 12-year fuel tank inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, speaks with Airmen of the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. August and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th AW command chief, used the immersion as a way to get a better understanding of the 86th MXG’s capabilities as well as a way for Airmen to ask questions directly to the wing leaders. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-brig-gen-mark-r-august-86th-airlift-wing-commander-speaks-with-airmen-of-the-86th-aircraft-maintenance-squadron-during-an-immersion-tour-of-the-86th-maintenance-group-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-oct-9-2018-august-and-chief-master-sgt-ernesto-j-rendon-jr-86th-aw-command-chief-used-the-immersion-as-a-way-to-get-a-better-understanding-of-the-86th-mxgs-capabilities-as-well-as-a-way-for-airmen-to-ask-questions-directly-to-the-wing-leaders-image224774146.html
RMR1K9M2–U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, speaks with Airmen of the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. August and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th AW command chief, used the immersion as a way to get a better understanding of the 86th MXG’s capabilities as well as a way for Airmen to ask questions directly to the wing leaders.
A patrolman assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron conducts a security check of vehicles entering Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 15, 2021. Members assigned to the 86 SFS keep Ramstein entry and exit points secure while ensuring every person has correct identification. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-patrolman-assigned-to-the-86th-security-forces-squadron-conducts-a-security-check-of-vehicles-entering-ramstein-air-base-germany-june-15-2021-members-assigned-to-the-86-sfs-keep-ramstein-entry-and-exit-points-secure-while-ensuring-every-person-has-correct-identification-image442439342.html
RM2GKPRW2–A patrolman assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron conducts a security check of vehicles entering Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 15, 2021. Members assigned to the 86 SFS keep Ramstein entry and exit points secure while ensuring every person has correct identification.
U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct aircraft fire training exercises at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 16, 2021. The 86 CES fire department continuously trains in order to properly prepare the Airmen for real-world scenarios. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-firefighters-assigned-to-the-86th-civil-engineer-squadron-conduct-aircraft-fire-training-exercises-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-june-16-2021-the-86-ces-fire-department-continuously-trains-in-order-to-properly-prepare-the-airmen-for-real-world-scenarios-image442443544.html
RM2GKR174–U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct aircraft fire training exercises at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 16, 2021. The 86 CES fire department continuously trains in order to properly prepare the Airmen for real-world scenarios.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Mahon, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance apprentice, inspects a tractor-trailer at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 15, 2021. Airmen assigned to the 86 VRS repair and maintain a wide variety of government-owned vehicles such as military vehicles, pickup trucks, police cars and special-purpose vehicles. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-airman-1st-class-dylan-mahon-86th-vehicle-readiness-squadron-vehicle-maintenance-apprentice-inspects-a-tractor-trailer-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-june-15-2021-airmen-assigned-to-the-86-vrs-repair-and-maintain-a-wide-variety-of-government-owned-vehicles-such-as-military-vehicles-pickup-trucks-police-cars-and-special-purpose-vehicles-image442439405.html
RM2GKPRY9–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Mahon, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance apprentice, inspects a tractor-trailer at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 15, 2021. Airmen assigned to the 86 VRS repair and maintain a wide variety of government-owned vehicles such as military vehicles, pickup trucks, police cars and special-purpose vehicles.
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany –U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Pouncey, 86th Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory electronics technician, examines wattage at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2022. The watt reading is used to calibrate radio frequency devices. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ramstein-air-base-germany-us-air-force-senior-airman-joshua-pouncey-86th-maintenance-squadron-precision-measurement-equipment-laboratory-electronics-technician-examines-wattage-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-22-2022-the-watt-reading-is-used-to-calibrate-radio-frequency-devices-image503071751.html
RM2M6CW47–RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany –U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Pouncey, 86th Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory electronics technician, examines wattage at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2022. The watt reading is used to calibrate radio frequency devices.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anibel Macrae, 86th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, poses for a photo on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 18, 2021. Women from the 37th Airlift Squadron and 86th MXS came together for a women’s heritage flight during Women’s History Month, a month celebrating the role of women throughout American history. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-senior-airman-anibel-macrae-86th-maintenance-squadron-crew-chief-poses-for-a-photo-on-a-c-130j-super-hercules-aircraft-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-march-18-2021-women-from-the-37th-airlift-squadron-and-86th-mxs-came-together-for-a-womens-heritage-flight-during-womens-history-month-a-month-celebrating-the-role-of-women-throughout-american-history-image502572175.html
RM2M5J3X7–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anibel Macrae, 86th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, poses for a photo on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 18, 2021. Women from the 37th Airlift Squadron and 86th MXS came together for a women’s heritage flight during Women’s History Month, a month celebrating the role of women throughout American history.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th AW command chief, test some of the new tools the 86th Maintenance Squadron uses during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. The command team learned that many of the new tools not only make the job easier but also make it safer for Airmen. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-brig-gen-mark-r-august-86th-airlift-wing-commander-and-chief-master-sgt-ernesto-j-rendon-jr-86th-aw-command-chief-test-some-of-the-new-tools-the-86th-maintenance-squadron-uses-during-an-immersion-tour-of-the-86th-maintenance-group-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-oct-9-2018-the-command-team-learned-that-many-of-the-new-tools-not-only-make-the-job-easier-but-also-make-it-safer-for-airmen-image224774145.html
RMR1K9M1–U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th AW command chief, test some of the new tools the 86th Maintenance Squadron uses during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. The command team learned that many of the new tools not only make the job easier but also make it safer for Airmen.
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany –U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Pouncey, 86th Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory electronics technician, adjusts wattage at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2022. The electrical input is used to calibrate radio frequency devices. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ramstein-air-base-germany-us-air-force-senior-airman-joshua-pouncey-86th-maintenance-squadron-precision-measurement-equipment-laboratory-electronics-technician-adjusts-wattage-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-22-2022-the-electrical-input-is-used-to-calibrate-radio-frequency-devices-image503071734.html
RM2M6CW3J–RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany –U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Pouncey, 86th Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory electronics technician, adjusts wattage at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2022. The electrical input is used to calibrate radio frequency devices.
An Estonian air force firefighter watches as a G-222 aircraft is lifted during the Crashed Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Mar. 22, 2022. The training focused on properly storing, inspecting, maintaining, and operating CDDAR equipment. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-estonian-air-force-firefighter-watches-as-a-g-222-aircraft-is-lifted-during-the-crashed-damaged-disabled-aircraft-recovery-exercise-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-mar-22-2022-the-training-focused-on-properly-storing-inspecting-maintaining-and-operating-cddar-equipment-image502572901.html
RM2M5J4T5–An Estonian air force firefighter watches as a G-222 aircraft is lifted during the Crashed Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Mar. 22, 2022. The training focused on properly storing, inspecting, maintaining, and operating CDDAR equipment.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, listens to a brief given by 86th Maintenance Group Airmen on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. During the brief, August and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th AW command chief, learned about many of the training and continuous process improvement initiatives the 86th MXG has in place, some of which have been designated as processes other units around the Air Force should implement. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-brig-gen-mark-r-august-86th-airlift-wing-commander-listens-to-a-brief-given-by-86th-maintenance-group-airmen-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-oct-9-2018-during-the-brief-august-and-chief-master-sgt-ernesto-j-rendon-jr-86th-aw-command-chief-learned-about-many-of-the-training-and-continuous-process-improvement-initiatives-the-86th-mxg-has-in-place-some-of-which-have-been-designated-as-processes-other-units-around-the-air-force-should-implement-image224774144.html
RMR1K9M0–U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, listens to a brief given by 86th Maintenance Group Airmen on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. During the brief, August and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th AW command chief, learned about many of the training and continuous process improvement initiatives the 86th MXG has in place, some of which have been designated as processes other units around the Air Force should implement.
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany –U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christian Rodriguez, 86th Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory technician, calibrates a surface plate at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2022. The surface plate allows accurate measurement of object dimensions. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ramstein-air-base-germany-us-air-force-airman-1st-class-christian-rodriguez-86th-maintenance-squadron-precision-measurement-equipment-laboratory-technician-calibrates-a-surface-plate-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-22-2022-the-surface-plate-allows-accurate-measurement-of-object-dimensions-image503071730.html
RM2M6CW3E–RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany –U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christian Rodriguez, 86th Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory technician, calibrates a surface plate at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2022. The surface plate allows accurate measurement of object dimensions.
A Lithuanian air force firefighter checks air hose during the Crashed Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Mar. 22, 2022. During the training, exercise leads looked for proper and safe usage of all equipment. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-lithuanian-air-force-firefighter-checks-air-hose-during-the-crashed-damaged-disabled-aircraft-recovery-exercise-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-mar-22-2022-during-the-training-exercise-leads-looked-for-proper-and-safe-usage-of-all-equipment-image502572893.html
RM2M5J4RW–A Lithuanian air force firefighter checks air hose during the Crashed Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Mar. 22, 2022. During the training, exercise leads looked for proper and safe usage of all equipment.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th AW command chief, view some of the complex items the 86th Maintenance Squadron Metals Technology Flight can fabricate during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. The command team used the immersion as a way to get a better understanding of the 86th MXG’s capabilities as well as a way for Airmen to ask questions directly to the wing leaders. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-brig-gen-mark-r-august-86th-airlift-wing-commander-and-chief-master-sgt-ernesto-j-rendon-jr-86th-aw-command-chief-view-some-of-the-complex-items-the-86th-maintenance-squadron-metals-technology-flight-can-fabricate-during-an-immersion-tour-of-the-86th-maintenance-group-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-oct-9-2018-the-command-team-used-the-immersion-as-a-way-to-get-a-better-understanding-of-the-86th-mxgs-capabilities-as-well-as-a-way-for-airmen-to-ask-questions-directly-to-the-wing-leaders-image224774149.html
RMR1K9M5–U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th AW command chief, view some of the complex items the 86th Maintenance Squadron Metals Technology Flight can fabricate during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. The command team used the immersion as a way to get a better understanding of the 86th MXG’s capabilities as well as a way for Airmen to ask questions directly to the wing leaders.
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany –U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Ehrlich, 86th Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory electronics technician, adjusts an accelerometer at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2022. The accelerometer calibrates aircraft components for flight. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ramstein-air-base-germany-us-air-force-senior-airman-dylan-ehrlich-86th-maintenance-squadron-precision-measurement-equipment-laboratory-electronics-technician-adjusts-an-accelerometer-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-22-2022-the-accelerometer-calibrates-aircraft-components-for-flight-image503071753.html
RM2M6CW49–RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany –U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Ehrlich, 86th Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory electronics technician, adjusts an accelerometer at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2022. The accelerometer calibrates aircraft components for flight.
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany –U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Frisbee, 86th Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory craftsman, holds a triple point vial at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2022. The triple point device allows water to show three states of matter within a sealed tube. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ramstein-air-base-germany-us-air-force-staff-sgt-joshua-frisbee-86th-maintenance-squadron-precision-measurement-equipment-laboratory-craftsman-holds-a-triple-point-vial-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-22-2022-the-triple-point-device-allows-water-to-show-three-states-of-matter-within-a-sealed-tube-image503030139.html
RM2M6B023–RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany –U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Frisbee, 86th Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory craftsman, holds a triple point vial at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2022. The triple point device allows water to show three states of matter within a sealed tube.
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Aaron Barnes, 86th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology non-commissioned officer in charge, shows examples of 3D printed materials to Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and 86th Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 13, 2022. The metals technology section uses 3D printing to support several agencies throughout base including the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program to repair headsets and communication equipment. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-tech-sgt-aaron-barnes-86th-maintenance-squadron-aircraft-metals-technology-non-commissioned-officer-in-charge-shows-examples-of-3d-printed-materials-to-brig-gen-josh-olson-86th-airlift-wing-commander-and-86th-airlift-wing-command-chief-master-sgt-charmaine-kelley-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-13-2022-the-metals-technology-section-uses-3d-printing-to-support-several-agencies-throughout-base-including-the-air-force-repair-enhancement-program-to-repair-headsets-and-communication-equipment-image502960254.html
RM2M67PX6–U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Aaron Barnes, 86th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology non-commissioned officer in charge, shows examples of 3D printed materials to Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and 86th Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 13, 2022. The metals technology section uses 3D printing to support several agencies throughout base including the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program to repair headsets and communication equipment.
A G-222 aircraft is lifted during the Crashed Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Mar. 22, 2022. Estonian and Lithuanian air force firefighters were familiarized with techniques to hoist, lift and dispose of crashed or disabled aircraft. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-g-222-aircraft-is-lifted-during-the-crashed-damaged-disabled-aircraft-recovery-exercise-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-mar-22-2022-estonian-and-lithuanian-air-force-firefighters-were-familiarized-with-techniques-to-hoist-lift-and-dispose-of-crashed-or-disabled-aircraft-image502572890.html
RM2M5J4RP–A G-222 aircraft is lifted during the Crashed Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Mar. 22, 2022. Estonian and Lithuanian air force firefighters were familiarized with techniques to hoist, lift and dispose of crashed or disabled aircraft.
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th Airlift Wing command chief, talks to Airmen of the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. Rendon and Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th AW commander, used the immersion as a way to get a better understanding of the 86th MXG’s capabilities as well as a way for Airmen to ask questions directly to the wing leaders. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-chief-master-sgt-ernesto-j-rendon-jr-86th-airlift-wing-command-chief-talks-to-airmen-of-the-86th-aircraft-maintenance-squadron-during-an-immersion-tour-of-the-86th-maintenance-group-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-oct-9-2018-rendon-and-brig-gen-mark-r-august-86th-aw-commander-used-the-immersion-as-a-way-to-get-a-better-understanding-of-the-86th-mxgs-capabilities-as-well-as-a-way-for-airmen-to-ask-questions-directly-to-the-wing-leaders-image224774147.html
RMR1K9M3–U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th Airlift Wing command chief, talks to Airmen of the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. Rendon and Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th AW commander, used the immersion as a way to get a better understanding of the 86th MXG’s capabilities as well as a way for Airmen to ask questions directly to the wing leaders.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, uses a laser paint removal system during a visit to the 86th Maintenance Squadron metals technology section at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 13, 2022. The newly acquired technology has allowed the section to become a one-stop shop for processing most Aero Space Ground Equipment repairs. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-brig-gen-josh-olson-86th-airlift-wing-commander-uses-a-laser-paint-removal-system-during-a-visit-to-the-86th-maintenance-squadron-metals-technology-section-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-13-2022-the-newly-acquired-technology-has-allowed-the-section-to-become-a-one-stop-shop-for-processing-most-aero-space-ground-equipment-repairs-image502960260.html
RM2M67PXC–U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, uses a laser paint removal system during a visit to the 86th Maintenance Squadron metals technology section at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 13, 2022. The newly acquired technology has allowed the section to become a one-stop shop for processing most Aero Space Ground Equipment repairs.
Estonia air force Senior Sgt. Tauri Mikki, firefighter, fills an airbag to lift aircraft during the Crashed Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Mar. 22, 2022. Participants used air consoles, tow ropes, slings, tethering lines, airbags and an air compressor to lift an aircraft off the ground. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/estonia-air-force-senior-sgt-tauri-mikki-firefighter-fills-an-airbag-to-lift-aircraft-during-the-crashed-damaged-disabled-aircraft-recovery-exercise-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-mar-22-2022-participants-used-air-consoles-tow-ropes-slings-tethering-lines-airbags-and-an-air-compressor-to-lift-an-aircraft-off-the-ground-image502572899.html
RM2M5J4T3–Estonia air force Senior Sgt. Tauri Mikki, firefighter, fills an airbag to lift aircraft during the Crashed Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Mar. 22, 2022. Participants used air consoles, tow ropes, slings, tethering lines, airbags and an air compressor to lift an aircraft off the ground.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, waits to see the literal weight of his signature during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. The 86th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Flight, which is the largest of the three PMEL flights in U.S. Air Forces in Europe, supports four combatant commands by calibrating equipment that requires quantitative measurements, some even as small as the weight difference a signature makes on a coaster. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-brig-gen-mark-r-august-86th-airlift-wing-commander-waits-to-see-the-literal-weight-of-his-signature-during-an-immersion-tour-of-the-86th-maintenance-group-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-oct-9-2018-the-86th-maintenance-squadron-precision-measurement-equipment-laboratory-flight-which-is-the-largest-of-the-three-pmel-flights-in-us-air-forces-in-europe-supports-four-combatant-commands-by-calibrating-equipment-that-requires-quantitative-measurements-some-even-as-small-as-the-weight-difference-a-signature-makes-on-a-coaster-image224774153.html
RMR1K9M9–U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, waits to see the literal weight of his signature during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. The 86th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Flight, which is the largest of the three PMEL flights in U.S. Air Forces in Europe, supports four combatant commands by calibrating equipment that requires quantitative measurements, some even as small as the weight difference a signature makes on a coaster.
U.S. Air Force 86th Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley practices welding during a visit to the 86th Maintenance Squadron metals technology section at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 13, 2022. During the visit, Kelley learned about multiple processes and capabilities of the MTECH section, including a crash course in welding, before showcasing her skills in making a stand incorporating all areas learned. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-86th-airlift-wing-command-chief-master-sgt-charmaine-kelley-practices-welding-during-a-visit-to-the-86th-maintenance-squadron-metals-technology-section-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-13-2022-during-the-visit-kelley-learned-about-multiple-processes-and-capabilities-of-the-mtech-section-including-a-crash-course-in-welding-before-showcasing-her-skills-in-making-a-stand-incorporating-all-areas-learned-image502960255.html
RM2M67PX7–U.S. Air Force 86th Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley practices welding during a visit to the 86th Maintenance Squadron metals technology section at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 13, 2022. During the visit, Kelley learned about multiple processes and capabilities of the MTECH section, including a crash course in welding, before showcasing her skills in making a stand incorporating all areas learned.
A Lithuanian air force firefighter controls the air console during the Crashed Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Mar. 22, 2022. The CDDAR exercise prepared Airmen and NATO allies to recover an aircraft without secondary damage. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-lithuanian-air-force-firefighter-controls-the-air-console-during-the-crashed-damaged-disabled-aircraft-recovery-exercise-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-mar-22-2022-the-cddar-exercise-prepared-airmen-and-nato-allies-to-recover-an-aircraft-without-secondary-damage-image502572903.html
RM2M5J4T7–A Lithuanian air force firefighter controls the air console during the Crashed Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Mar. 22, 2022. The CDDAR exercise prepared Airmen and NATO allies to recover an aircraft without secondary damage.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, answers questions during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. August and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th AW command chief, used the immersion as a way to get a better understanding of the 86th MXG’s capabilities as well as a way for Airmen to ask questions directly to the wing leaders. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-brig-gen-mark-r-august-86th-airlift-wing-commander-answers-questions-during-an-immersion-tour-of-the-86th-maintenance-group-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-oct-9-2018-august-and-chief-master-sgt-ernesto-j-rendon-jr-86th-aw-command-chief-used-the-immersion-as-a-way-to-get-a-better-understanding-of-the-86th-mxgs-capabilities-as-well-as-a-way-for-airmen-to-ask-questions-directly-to-the-wing-leaders-image224774151.html
RMR1K9M7–U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, answers questions during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. August and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th AW command chief, used the immersion as a way to get a better understanding of the 86th MXG’s capabilities as well as a way for Airmen to ask questions directly to the wing leaders.
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Aaron Barnes, 86th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology non-commissioned officer in charge, explains how 3D printing is used to repair headsets and communications equipment at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 13, 2022. Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley visited the metals technology section to learn about their capabilities. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-tech-sgt-aaron-barnes-86th-maintenance-squadron-aircraft-metals-technology-non-commissioned-officer-in-charge-explains-how-3d-printing-is-used-to-repair-headsets-and-communications-equipment-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-13-2022-brig-gen-josh-olson-86th-airlift-wing-commander-and-command-chief-master-sgt-charmaine-kelley-visited-the-metals-technology-section-to-learn-about-their-capabilities-image502960259.html
RM2M67PXB–U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Aaron Barnes, 86th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology non-commissioned officer in charge, explains how 3D printing is used to repair headsets and communications equipment at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 13, 2022. Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley visited the metals technology section to learn about their capabilities.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marissa Antillonloya, left, and Staff Sgt. Devyn Freeze, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, share a chat during flight preparation duties at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 18, 2021. Women from the 37th AS and the 86th Maintenance Squadron came together for a women’s heritage flight during Women’s History Month. Women make up around 21% of the Air Force workforce. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-senior-airman-marissa-antillonloya-left-and-staff-sgt-devyn-freeze-37th-airlift-squadron-loadmasters-share-a-chat-during-flight-preparation-duties-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-march-18-2021-women-from-the-37th-as-and-the-86th-maintenance-squadron-came-together-for-a-womens-heritage-flight-during-womens-history-month-women-make-up-around-21-of-the-air-force-workforce-image502572174.html
RM2M5J3X6–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marissa Antillonloya, left, and Staff Sgt. Devyn Freeze, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, share a chat during flight preparation duties at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 18, 2021. Women from the 37th AS and the 86th Maintenance Squadron came together for a women’s heritage flight during Women’s History Month. Women make up around 21% of the Air Force workforce.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August (center), 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th AW command chief, test some of the new tools the 86th Maintenance Squadron uses during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. The command team learned that many of the new tools not only make the job easier but also make it safer for Airmen. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-brig-gen-mark-r-august-center-86th-airlift-wing-commander-and-chief-master-sgt-ernesto-j-rendon-jr-86th-aw-command-chief-test-some-of-the-new-tools-the-86th-maintenance-squadron-uses-during-an-immersion-tour-of-the-86th-maintenance-group-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-oct-9-2018-the-command-team-learned-that-many-of-the-new-tools-not-only-make-the-job-easier-but-also-make-it-safer-for-airmen-image224774155.html
RMR1K9MB–U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August (center), 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th AW command chief, test some of the new tools the 86th Maintenance Squadron uses during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. The command team learned that many of the new tools not only make the job easier but also make it safer for Airmen.
U.S. Air Force 86th Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley talks with Airman 1st Class Kevin Garza, 86th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 13, 2022. Garza demonstrated the use of a water jet machine which is used to efficiently and accurately cut out parts from plate materials versus manual methods using grinders and saws. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-86th-airlift-wing-command-chief-master-sgt-charmaine-kelley-talks-with-airman-1st-class-kevin-garza-86th-maintenance-squadron-aircraft-metals-technology-journeyman-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-13-2022-garza-demonstrated-the-use-of-a-water-jet-machine-which-is-used-to-efficiently-and-accurately-cut-out-parts-from-plate-materials-versus-manual-methods-using-grinders-and-saws-image502960268.html
RM2M67PXM–U.S. Air Force 86th Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley talks with Airman 1st Class Kevin Garza, 86th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 13, 2022. Garza demonstrated the use of a water jet machine which is used to efficiently and accurately cut out parts from plate materials versus manual methods using grinders and saws.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marissa Antillonloya, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, checks a C-130J Super Hercules’s propellers at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 18, 2021. Women from the 37th AS and the 86th Maintenance Squadron came together for a women’s heritage flight during Women’s History Month. Women first entered the Air Force in 1948. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-senior-airman-marissa-antillonloya-37th-airlift-squadron-loadmaster-checks-a-c-130j-super-herculess-propellers-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-march-18-2021-women-from-the-37th-as-and-the-86th-maintenance-squadron-came-together-for-a-womens-heritage-flight-during-womens-history-month-women-first-entered-the-air-force-in-1948-image502572183.html
RM2M5J3XF–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marissa Antillonloya, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, checks a C-130J Super Hercules’s propellers at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 18, 2021. Women from the 37th AS and the 86th Maintenance Squadron came together for a women’s heritage flight during Women’s History Month. Women first entered the Air Force in 1948.
86th Airlift Wing key spouses receive a briefing about the types of maintenance checks the 86th Maintenance Squadron performs during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. The spouses got to see a C-check, which is an extensive maintenance check that can require the removal of the aircraft’s engines. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/86th-airlift-wing-key-spouses-receive-a-briefing-about-the-types-of-maintenance-checks-the-86th-maintenance-squadron-performs-during-an-immersion-tour-of-the-86th-maintenance-group-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-oct-9-2018-the-spouses-got-to-see-a-c-check-which-is-an-extensive-maintenance-check-that-can-require-the-removal-of-the-aircrafts-engines-image224774148.html
RMR1K9M4–86th Airlift Wing key spouses receive a briefing about the types of maintenance checks the 86th Maintenance Squadron performs during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. The spouses got to see a C-check, which is an extensive maintenance check that can require the removal of the aircraft’s engines.
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Aaron Barnes, 86th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology non-commissioned officer in charge, observes Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, practicing welding during a visit to the 86th Maintenance Squadron metals technology section at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 13, 2022. The MTECH section uses multiple welding techniques to repair different parts and equipment for the base. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-tech-sgt-aaron-barnes-86th-maintenance-squadron-aircraft-metals-technology-non-commissioned-officer-in-charge-observes-brig-gen-josh-olson-86th-airlift-wing-commander-practicing-welding-during-a-visit-to-the-86th-maintenance-squadron-metals-technology-section-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-13-2022-the-mtech-section-uses-multiple-welding-techniques-to-repair-different-parts-and-equipment-for-the-base-image502960256.html
RM2M67PX8–U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Aaron Barnes, 86th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology non-commissioned officer in charge, observes Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, practicing welding during a visit to the 86th Maintenance Squadron metals technology section at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 13, 2022. The MTECH section uses multiple welding techniques to repair different parts and equipment for the base.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jecol Roy, 86th Maintenance Squadron fuel maintenance journeyman, removes a respirator mask from an Airman acting as an unresponsive fuel tank entrant during an annual aircraft fuel tank extraction exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2022. Roy performed the duties of a runner during this simulated training where the entrant became unresponsive due to inhaling jet fumes. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-airman-1st-class-jecol-roy-86th-maintenance-squadron-fuel-maintenance-journeyman-removes-a-respirator-mask-from-an-airman-acting-as-an-unresponsive-fuel-tank-entrant-during-an-annual-aircraft-fuel-tank-extraction-exercise-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-6-2022-roy-performed-the-duties-of-a-runner-during-this-simulated-training-where-the-entrant-became-unresponsive-due-to-inhaling-jet-fumes-image502927708.html
RM2M669BT–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jecol Roy, 86th Maintenance Squadron fuel maintenance journeyman, removes a respirator mask from an Airman acting as an unresponsive fuel tank entrant during an annual aircraft fuel tank extraction exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2022. Roy performed the duties of a runner during this simulated training where the entrant became unresponsive due to inhaling jet fumes.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marissa Antillonloya, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, connects a support beam to a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 18, 2021. Women from the 37th AS and the 86th Maintenance Squadron came together for a women’s heritage flight during Women’s History Month. Approximately 21% of the Air Force enlisted corps are women. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-senior-airman-marissa-antillonloya-37th-airlift-squadron-loadmaster-connects-a-support-beam-to-a-c-130j-super-hercules-aircraft-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-march-18-2021-women-from-the-37th-as-and-the-86th-maintenance-squadron-came-together-for-a-womens-heritage-flight-during-womens-history-month-approximately-21-of-the-air-force-enlisted-corps-are-women-image502572166.html
RM2M5J3WX–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marissa Antillonloya, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, connects a support beam to a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 18, 2021. Women from the 37th AS and the 86th Maintenance Squadron came together for a women’s heritage flight during Women’s History Month. Approximately 21% of the Air Force enlisted corps are women.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th AW command chief, view an item the 86th Maintenance Squadron Metals Technology Flight created using a water jet cutting machine during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. The command team used the immersion as a way to get a better understanding of the 86th MXG’s capabilities as well as a way for Airmen to ask questions directly to the wing leaders. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-brig-gen-mark-r-august-86th-airlift-wing-commander-and-chief-master-sgt-ernesto-j-rendon-jr-86th-aw-command-chief-view-an-item-the-86th-maintenance-squadron-metals-technology-flight-created-using-a-water-jet-cutting-machine-during-an-immersion-tour-of-the-86th-maintenance-group-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-oct-9-2018-the-command-team-used-the-immersion-as-a-way-to-get-a-better-understanding-of-the-86th-mxgs-capabilities-as-well-as-a-way-for-airmen-to-ask-questions-directly-to-the-wing-leaders-image224774150.html
RMR1K9M6–U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th AW command chief, view an item the 86th Maintenance Squadron Metals Technology Flight created using a water jet cutting machine during an immersion tour of the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. The command team used the immersion as a way to get a better understanding of the 86th MXG’s capabilities as well as a way for Airmen to ask questions directly to the wing leaders.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Katherine Mercado-Ramos, 86th Maintenance Squadron field systems journeyman, performs the duties of an attendant during an annual aircraft fuel tank extraction exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2022. An attendant ensures that the entrant, who is a qualified Airman to perform maintenance inside the fuel tank, is responsive while fixing an issue with the aircraft fuel tank. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-airman-1st-class-katherine-mercado-ramos-86th-maintenance-squadron-field-systems-journeyman-performs-the-duties-of-an-attendant-during-an-annual-aircraft-fuel-tank-extraction-exercise-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-6-2022-an-attendant-ensures-that-the-entrant-who-is-a-qualified-airman-to-perform-maintenance-inside-the-fuel-tank-is-responsive-while-fixing-an-issue-with-the-aircraft-fuel-tank-image502927700.html
RM2M669BG–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Katherine Mercado-Ramos, 86th Maintenance Squadron field systems journeyman, performs the duties of an attendant during an annual aircraft fuel tank extraction exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2022. An attendant ensures that the entrant, who is a qualified Airman to perform maintenance inside the fuel tank, is responsive while fixing an issue with the aircraft fuel tank.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Tiffany Haines, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot, left, and Capt. Megan Kraynak, 37th AS weapons officer, fly a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in German airspace March 18, 2021. Women from the 37th AS and the 86th Maintenance Squadron came together for a women’s heritage flight during Women’s History Month. Approximately 960 female pilots are currently active duty in the Air Force. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-capt-tiffany-haines-37th-airlift-squadron-pilot-left-and-capt-megan-kraynak-37th-as-weapons-officer-fly-a-c-130j-super-hercules-aircraft-in-german-airspace-march-18-2021-women-from-the-37th-as-and-the-86th-maintenance-squadron-came-together-for-a-womens-heritage-flight-during-womens-history-month-approximately-960-female-pilots-are-currently-active-duty-in-the-air-force-image502572185.html
RM2M5J3XH–U.S. Air Force Capt. Tiffany Haines, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot, left, and Capt. Megan Kraynak, 37th AS weapons officer, fly a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in German airspace March 18, 2021. Women from the 37th AS and the 86th Maintenance Squadron came together for a women’s heritage flight during Women’s History Month. Approximately 960 female pilots are currently active duty in the Air Force.
Airmen assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, complete an annual aircraft fuel tank extraction exercise on April 6, 2022. This exercise simulated a situation where an Airmen with proper qualifications to perform maintenance on a fuel tank, also known as an entrant, became unresponsive and needed to be extracted and brought to safety. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/airmen-assigned-to-ramstein-air-base-germany-complete-an-annual-aircraft-fuel-tank-extraction-exercise-on-april-6-2022-this-exercise-simulated-a-situation-where-an-airmen-with-proper-qualifications-to-perform-maintenance-on-a-fuel-tank-also-known-as-an-entrant-became-unresponsive-and-needed-to-be-extracted-and-brought-to-safety-image502927724.html
RM2M669CC–Airmen assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, complete an annual aircraft fuel tank extraction exercise on April 6, 2022. This exercise simulated a situation where an Airmen with proper qualifications to perform maintenance on a fuel tank, also known as an entrant, became unresponsive and needed to be extracted and brought to safety.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kyle Shoup, 86th Maintenance Squadron Air Force Repair Enhancement Program manager, poses for a photo in the AFREP workshop at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 12, 2022. Since accepting items for repair in February, AFREP has saved the Air Force approximately $90,000 in cost avoidance. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-master-sgt-kyle-shoup-86th-maintenance-squadron-air-force-repair-enhancement-program-manager-poses-for-a-photo-in-the-afrep-workshop-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-12-2022-since-accepting-items-for-repair-in-february-afrep-has-saved-the-air-force-approximately-90000-in-cost-avoidance-image502957219.html
RM2M67K1R–U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kyle Shoup, 86th Maintenance Squadron Air Force Repair Enhancement Program manager, poses for a photo in the AFREP workshop at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 12, 2022. Since accepting items for repair in February, AFREP has saved the Air Force approximately $90,000 in cost avoidance.
A circuit board with a fried track sits on a desk at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2022. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kyle Shoup, 86th Maintenance Squadron Air Force Repair Enhancement Program manager, repairs circuit boards with parts from other circuit boards that are unable to be repaired. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-circuit-board-with-a-fried-track-sits-on-a-desk-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-6-2022-us-air-force-master-sgt-kyle-shoup-86th-maintenance-squadron-air-force-repair-enhancement-program-manager-repairs-circuit-boards-with-parts-from-other-circuit-boards-that-are-unable-to-be-repaired-image502930185.html
RM2M66CG9–A circuit board with a fried track sits on a desk at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2022. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kyle Shoup, 86th Maintenance Squadron Air Force Repair Enhancement Program manager, repairs circuit boards with parts from other circuit boards that are unable to be repaired.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Tiffany Haines, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot, displays her Women’s History Month patch while flying in German airspace March 18, 2021. Women from the 37th AS and the 86th Maintenance Squadron came together for a women’s heritage flight during Women’s History Month. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-capt-tiffany-haines-37th-airlift-squadron-pilot-displays-her-womens-history-month-patch-while-flying-in-german-airspace-march-18-2021-women-from-the-37th-as-and-the-86th-maintenance-squadron-came-together-for-a-womens-heritage-flight-during-womens-history-month-image502572168.html
RM2M5J3X0–U.S. Air Force Capt. Tiffany Haines, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot, displays her Women’s History Month patch while flying in German airspace March 18, 2021. Women from the 37th AS and the 86th Maintenance Squadron came together for a women’s heritage flight during Women’s History Month.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kyle Shoup, 86th Maintenance Squadron Air Force Repair Enhancement Program manager, fixes a battery pack at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2022. AFREP optimizes Air Force resources by repairing items such as aircraft maintenance equipment around installations worldwide. The AFREP program at Ramstein AB has saved the Air Force $90,000 since the local chapter opened in February 2022. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-master-sgt-kyle-shoup-86th-maintenance-squadron-air-force-repair-enhancement-program-manager-fixes-a-battery-pack-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-6-2022-afrep-optimizes-air-force-resources-by-repairing-items-such-as-aircraft-maintenance-equipment-around-installations-worldwide-the-afrep-program-at-ramstein-ab-has-saved-the-air-force-90000-since-the-local-chapter-opened-in-february-2022-image502930203.html
RM2M66CGY–U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kyle Shoup, 86th Maintenance Squadron Air Force Repair Enhancement Program manager, fixes a battery pack at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2022. AFREP optimizes Air Force resources by repairing items such as aircraft maintenance equipment around installations worldwide. The AFREP program at Ramstein AB has saved the Air Force $90,000 since the local chapter opened in February 2022.
Broken headsets and other equipment sit on a toolbox waiting to be repaired at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2022. The 86th Maintenance Squadron started Ramstein’s own local chapter of the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program, a program utilizing Air Force resources by repairing them as opposed to replacing them. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/broken-headsets-and-other-equipment-sit-on-a-toolbox-waiting-to-be-repaired-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-april-6-2022-the-86th-maintenance-squadron-started-ramsteins-own-local-chapter-of-the-air-force-repair-enhancement-program-a-program-utilizing-air-force-resources-by-repairing-them-as-opposed-to-replacing-them-image502930197.html
RM2M66CGN–Broken headsets and other equipment sit on a toolbox waiting to be repaired at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2022. The 86th Maintenance Squadron started Ramstein’s own local chapter of the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program, a program utilizing Air Force resources by repairing them as opposed to replacing them.
U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct aircraft fire training exercises at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 16, 2021. Training exercises test Airmen’s skills for real-world emergencies and provide opportunities for on-the-job training. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-firefighters-assigned-to-the-86th-civil-engineer-squadron-conduct-aircraft-fire-training-exercises-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-june-16-2021-training-exercises-test-airmens-skills-for-real-world-emergencies-and-provide-opportunities-for-on-the-job-training-image442443496.html
RM2GKR15C–U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct aircraft fire training exercises at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 16, 2021. Training exercises test Airmen’s skills for real-world emergencies and provide opportunities for on-the-job training.
U.S. Air Force Airman Taylor Wormly, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, holds a fire hose during a training exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 16, 2021. The firemen of the U.S. Air Force, fire protection specialists, provide support for an array of situations ranging from brush fires to burning rocket fuel to hazardous material fires. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-airman-taylor-wormly-86th-civil-engineer-squadron-firefighter-holds-a-fire-hose-during-a-training-exercise-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-june-16-2021-the-firemen-of-the-us-air-force-fire-protection-specialists-provide-support-for-an-array-of-situations-ranging-from-brush-fires-to-burning-rocket-fuel-to-hazardous-material-fires-image442443550.html
RM2GKR17A–U.S. Air Force Airman Taylor Wormly, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, holds a fire hose during a training exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 16, 2021. The firemen of the U.S. Air Force, fire protection specialists, provide support for an array of situations ranging from brush fires to burning rocket fuel to hazardous material fires.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christy Riddell, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment journeyman, takes inventory of protective equipment at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 15, 2021. IPE Airmen are responsible for maintaining equipment that is used to protect Airmen from chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive materials. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-airman-1st-class-christy-riddell-86th-logistics-readiness-squadron-individual-protective-equipment-journeyman-takes-inventory-of-protective-equipment-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-june-15-2021-ipe-airmen-are-responsible-for-maintaining-equipment-that-is-used-to-protect-airmen-from-chemical-biological-radiological-nuclear-and-explosive-materials-image442439409.html
RM2GKPRYD–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christy Riddell, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment journeyman, takes inventory of protective equipment at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 15, 2021. IPE Airmen are responsible for maintaining equipment that is used to protect Airmen from chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive materials.
U.S. Air Force Airman Luke Winston, 786th Force Support Squadron fitness journeyman, sanitizes gym equipment at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2021. Winston wipes down every piece of gym equipment to help mitigate the risk of COVID-19 and other bacteria. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-airman-luke-winston-786th-force-support-squadron-fitness-journeyman-sanitizes-gym-equipment-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-june-14-2021-winston-wipes-down-every-piece-of-gym-equipment-to-help-mitigate-the-risk-of-covid-19-and-other-bacteria-image442436117.html
RM2GKPKNW–U.S. Air Force Airman Luke Winston, 786th Force Support Squadron fitness journeyman, sanitizes gym equipment at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2021. Winston wipes down every piece of gym equipment to help mitigate the risk of COVID-19 and other bacteria.
The members from the 86th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection flight pose for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 2, 2022. The 86th MXS NDI flight is one of the smallest units in their squadron, but is still responsible for inspections on all of the base’s and transient aircraft. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-members-from-the-86th-maintenance-squadron-nondestructive-inspection-flight-pose-for-a-photo-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-dec-2-2022-the-86th-mxs-ndi-flight-is-one-of-the-smallest-units-in-their-squadron-but-is-still-responsible-for-inspections-on-all-of-the-bases-and-transient-aircraft-image526764060.html
RM2NH04X4–The members from the 86th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection flight pose for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 2, 2022. The 86th MXS NDI flight is one of the smallest units in their squadron, but is still responsible for inspections on all of the base’s and transient aircraft.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rictaveon Greene, 86th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, checks a technical order at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 30, 2022. Members of the 86th MXS NDI flight must wear a variety of personal protective equipment due to the potentially harmful chemicals and equipment they use. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-senior-airman-rictaveon-greene-86th-maintenance-squadron-nondestructive-inspection-journeyman-checks-a-technical-order-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-nov-30-2022-members-of-the-86th-mxs-ndi-flight-must-wear-a-variety-of-personal-protective-equipment-due-to-the-potentially-harmful-chemicals-and-equipment-they-use-image526734014.html
RM2NGXPH2–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rictaveon Greene, 86th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, checks a technical order at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 30, 2022. Members of the 86th MXS NDI flight must wear a variety of personal protective equipment due to the potentially harmful chemicals and equipment they use.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rictaveon Greene, 86th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection Journeyman, dips a tire rim into liquid penetrant to look for damage at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Greene and other members of the 86th MXS NDI flight use chemicals like liquid penetrant to locate fractures and damage, which is otherwise invisible to the human eye. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-senior-airman-rictaveon-greene-86th-maintenance-squadron-nondestructive-inspection-journeyman-dips-a-tire-rim-into-liquid-penetrant-to-look-for-damage-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-greene-and-other-members-of-the-86th-mxs-ndi-flight-use-chemicals-like-liquid-penetrant-to-locate-fractures-and-damage-which-is-otherwise-invisible-to-the-human-eye-image526734069.html
RM2NGXPK1–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rictaveon Greene, 86th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection Journeyman, dips a tire rim into liquid penetrant to look for damage at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Greene and other members of the 86th MXS NDI flight use chemicals like liquid penetrant to locate fractures and damage, which is otherwise invisible to the human eye.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rictaveon Greene, 86th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, uses a device to measure an object's magnetic field at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 30, 2022. The 86th MXS NDI flight uses a variety of tools and instruments to assist them in finding nearly microscopic fractures in aircraft parts. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-senior-airman-rictaveon-greene-86th-maintenance-squadron-nondestructive-inspection-journeyman-uses-a-device-to-measure-an-objects-magnetic-field-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-nov-30-2022-the-86th-mxs-ndi-flight-uses-a-variety-of-tools-and-instruments-to-assist-them-in-finding-nearly-microscopic-fractures-in-aircraft-parts-image526734064.html
RM2NGXPJT–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rictaveon Greene, 86th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, uses a device to measure an object's magnetic field at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 30, 2022. The 86th MXS NDI flight uses a variety of tools and instruments to assist them in finding nearly microscopic fractures in aircraft parts.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rictaveon Greene, 86th Maintenance Squadron non destructive inspection journeyman, holds a vial of magnetic particle inspection liquid under a black light at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 30, 2022. The 86th MXS NDI flight is responsible for finding hairline fractures and other minuscule breakages in aircraft or equipment to ensure they are always structurally sound. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-senior-airman-rictaveon-greene-86th-maintenance-squadron-non-destructive-inspection-journeyman-holds-a-vial-of-magnetic-particle-inspection-liquid-under-a-black-light-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-nov-30-2022-the-86th-mxs-ndi-flight-is-responsible-for-finding-hairline-fractures-and-other-minuscule-breakages-in-aircraft-or-equipment-to-ensure-they-are-always-structurally-sound-image526734020.html
RM2NGXPH8–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rictaveon Greene, 86th Maintenance Squadron non destructive inspection journeyman, holds a vial of magnetic particle inspection liquid under a black light at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 30, 2022. The 86th MXS NDI flight is responsible for finding hairline fractures and other minuscule breakages in aircraft or equipment to ensure they are always structurally sound.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Sommer, 86th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive Inspection noncommissioned officer in charge and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rictaveon Greene, 86th MXS NDI journeyman, inspect aircraft parts and check technical orders at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 2, 2022. Sommer oversees the NDI shop and is responsible for inspecting every aircraft in the 86th Airlift Wing and additional aircraft from visiting wings. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-tech-sgt-michael-sommer-86th-maintenance-squadron-nondestructive-inspection-noncommissioned-officer-in-charge-and-us-air-force-senior-airman-rictaveon-greene-86th-mxs-ndi-journeyman-inspect-aircraft-parts-and-check-technical-orders-at-ramstein-air-base-germany-dec-2-2022-sommer-oversees-the-ndi-shop-and-is-responsible-for-inspecting-every-aircraft-in-the-86th-airlift-wing-and-additional-aircraft-from-visiting-wings-image526764053.html
RM2NH04WW–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Sommer, 86th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive Inspection noncommissioned officer in charge and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rictaveon Greene, 86th MXS NDI journeyman, inspect aircraft parts and check technical orders at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 2, 2022. Sommer oversees the NDI shop and is responsible for inspecting every aircraft in the 86th Airlift Wing and additional aircraft from visiting wings.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Gutierrez, 86th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, inspects components inside the dry bay of a fuel tank for a C-130J Super Hercules on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 8, 2017. Two crews from the 86th MXS worked for 10 days to complete the C-130’s mandatory 12-year inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-senior-airman-edgar-gutierrez-86th-maintenance-squadron-fuel-systems-journeyman-inspects-components-inside-the-dry-bay-of-a-fuel-tank-for-a-c-130j-super-hercules-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-aug-8-2017-two-crews-from-the-86th-mxs-worked-for-10-days-to-complete-the-c-130s-mandatory-12-year-inspection-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-tryphena-mayhugh-image185051623.html
RMMN1R6F–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Gutierrez, 86th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, inspects components inside the dry bay of a fuel tank for a C-130J Super Hercules on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 8, 2017. Two crews from the 86th MXS worked for 10 days to complete the C-130’s mandatory 12-year inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Gutierrez, 86th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, works on a safety-wire inside the dry bay of a fuel tank for a C-130J Super Hercules on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 8, 2017. Gutierrez and other 86th MXS Airmen worked on the C-130’s four main fuel tanks for 10 days to complete the aircraft’s 12-year inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-senior-airman-edgar-gutierrez-86th-maintenance-squadron-fuel-systems-journeyman-works-on-a-safety-wire-inside-the-dry-bay-of-a-fuel-tank-for-a-c-130j-super-hercules-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-aug-8-2017-gutierrez-and-other-86th-mxs-airmen-worked-on-the-c-130s-four-main-fuel-tanks-for-10-days-to-complete-the-aircrafts-12-year-inspection-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-tryphena-mayhugh-image185051620.html
RMMN1R6C–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Gutierrez, 86th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, works on a safety-wire inside the dry bay of a fuel tank for a C-130J Super Hercules on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 8, 2017. Gutierrez and other 86th MXS Airmen worked on the C-130’s four main fuel tanks for 10 days to complete the aircraft’s 12-year inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Gutierrez, 86th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, repairs components inside the dry bay of a fuel tank for a C-130J Super Hercules on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 8, 2017. C-130’s are required to undergo a full inspection of their four main fuel tanks every 12 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-senior-airman-edgar-gutierrez-86th-maintenance-squadron-fuel-systems-journeyman-repairs-components-inside-the-dry-bay-of-a-fuel-tank-for-a-c-130j-super-hercules-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-aug-8-2017-c-130s-are-required-to-undergo-a-full-inspection-of-their-four-main-fuel-tanks-every-12-years-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-tryphena-mayhugh-image185051621.html
RMMN1R6D–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Gutierrez, 86th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, repairs components inside the dry bay of a fuel tank for a C-130J Super Hercules on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 8, 2017. C-130’s are required to undergo a full inspection of their four main fuel tanks every 12 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
U.S Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron prepare their work area for an in-tank fuel inspection on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 8, 2017. Two crews worked 24/7 for 10 days to prepare and inspect every aspect of the C-130s four main fuel tanks for its mandatory 12-year inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-airmen-assigned-to-the-86th-maintenance-squadron-prepare-their-work-area-for-an-in-tank-fuel-inspection-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-aug-8-2017-two-crews-worked-247-for-10-days-to-prepare-and-inspect-every-aspect-of-the-c-130s-four-main-fuel-tanks-for-its-mandatory-12-year-inspection-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-tryphena-mayhugh-image185051617.html
RMMN1R69–U.S Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron prepare their work area for an in-tank fuel inspection on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 8, 2017. Two crews worked 24/7 for 10 days to prepare and inspect every aspect of the C-130s four main fuel tanks for its mandatory 12-year inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Gutierrez, 86th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, inspects components inside the dry bay of fuel tank for a C-130J Super Hercules on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 8, 2017. When the fuel door is open, Airmen are required to wear a gas mask, gloves, and protective coveralls for their safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-senior-airman-edgar-gutierrez-86th-maintenance-squadron-fuel-systems-journeyman-inspects-components-inside-the-dry-bay-of-fuel-tank-for-a-c-130j-super-hercules-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-aug-8-2017-when-the-fuel-door-is-open-airmen-are-required-to-wear-a-gas-mask-gloves-and-protective-coveralls-for-their-safety-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-tryphena-mayhugh-image185051618.html
RMMN1R6A–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Gutierrez, 86th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, inspects components inside the dry bay of fuel tank for a C-130J Super Hercules on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 8, 2017. When the fuel door is open, Airmen are required to wear a gas mask, gloves, and protective coveralls for their safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks to Airmen assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Group’s snow barn during an immersion tour on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 23, 2017. Wolters also visited the 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron’s Fuels Management, 86th Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment, and 86th Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection during the tour to say thank you to the Airmen for their hard work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-gen-tod-d-wolters-us-air-forces-in-europe-and-air-forces-africa-commander-speaks-to-airmen-assigned-to-the-86th-civil-engineer-groups-snow-barn-during-an-immersion-tour-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-oct-23-2017-wolters-also-visited-the-86th-logistic-readiness-squadrons-fuels-management-86th-maintenance-squadron-aerospace-ground-equipment-and-86th-maintenance-squadron-nondestructive-inspection-during-the-tour-to-say-thank-you-to-the-airmen-for-their-hard-work-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-tryphena-mayhugh-image184726639.html
RMMMF0KY–U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks to Airmen assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Group’s snow barn during an immersion tour on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 23, 2017. Wolters also visited the 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron’s Fuels Management, 86th Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment, and 86th Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection during the tour to say thank you to the Airmen for their hard work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, tests a piece of equipment for cracks with Tech. Sgt. James Cone and Staff Sgt. Timothy J. Schwenning II, both 86th Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection technicians, during an immersion tour on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 23, 2017. Wolters coined all four Airmen assigned to the shop for their efforts in finding the best course of action for detecting cracks in the equipment saving the Air Force money. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-gen-tod-d-wolters-us-air-forces-in-europe-and-air-forces-africa-commander-tests-a-piece-of-equipment-for-cracks-with-tech-sgt-james-cone-and-staff-sgt-timothy-j-schwenning-ii-both-86th-maintenance-squadron-nondestructive-inspection-technicians-during-an-immersion-tour-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-oct-23-2017-wolters-coined-all-four-airmen-assigned-to-the-shop-for-their-efforts-in-finding-the-best-course-of-action-for-detecting-cracks-in-the-equipment-saving-the-air-force-money-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-tryphena-mayhugh-image184726638.html
RMMMF0KX–U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, tests a piece of equipment for cracks with Tech. Sgt. James Cone and Staff Sgt. Timothy J. Schwenning II, both 86th Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection technicians, during an immersion tour on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 23, 2017. Wolters coined all four Airmen assigned to the shop for their efforts in finding the best course of action for detecting cracks in the equipment saving the Air Force money. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
U.S. Air Force Airman Javon Richard, 86th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, pushes Airman 1st Class Bradley Morton, 86th MXS AGE technician, on a desk chair during the Maintainer Olympics in the dual hangar bay on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 24, 2017. The relay race was one part of the event where Airmen worked in teams to accomplish tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devin Boyer) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-airman-javon-richard-86th-maintenance-squadron-aerospace-ground-equipment-technician-pushes-airman-1st-class-bradley-morton-86th-mxs-age-technician-on-a-desk-chair-during-the-maintainer-olympics-in-the-dual-hangar-bay-on-ramstein-air-base-germany-aug-24-2017-the-relay-race-was-one-part-of-the-event-where-airmen-worked-in-teams-to-accomplish-tasks-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-devin-boyer-image185076041.html
RMMN2XAH–U.S. Air Force Airman Javon Richard, 86th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, pushes Airman 1st Class Bradley Morton, 86th MXS AGE technician, on a desk chair during the Maintainer Olympics in the dual hangar bay on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 24, 2017. The relay race was one part of the event where Airmen worked in teams to accomplish tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devin Boyer)
U.S. airmen with various U.S. Air Force bases gather for in-processing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., as part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, July 23. Air Mobility Rodeo is the U.S. Air Force's and Air Mobility Command's premier international combat skill and flying operations competition designed to develop and improve techniques, procedures and interoperability, while optimizing international mobility partnerships and enhancing mobility operations. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-airmen-with-various-us-air-force-bases-gather-for-in-processing-129276332.html
RMHE917T–U.S. airmen with various U.S. Air Force bases gather for in-processing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., as part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, July 23. Air Mobility Rodeo is the U.S. Air Force's and Air Mobility Command's premier international combat skill and flying operations competition designed to develop and improve techniques, procedures and interoperability, while optimizing international mobility partnerships and enhancing mobility operations.
U.S. airmen with various bases gather for lunch and camaraderie following their in-processing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., as part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, July 23. Air Mobility Rodeo is the U.S. Air Force's and Air Mobility Command's premier international combat skill and flying operations competition designed to develop and improve techniques, procedures and interoperability, while optimizing international mobility partnerships and enhancing mobility operations. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-airmen-with-various-bases-gather-for-lunch-and-camaraderie-following-129276333.html
RMHE917W–U.S. airmen with various bases gather for lunch and camaraderie following their in-processing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., as part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, July 23. Air Mobility Rodeo is the U.S. Air Force's and Air Mobility Command's premier international combat skill and flying operations competition designed to develop and improve techniques, procedures and interoperability, while optimizing international mobility partnerships and enhancing mobility operations.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Avriel Campbell, 627th Security Forces Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., participates in the sit-up portion of the Fit-to-Fight Challenge, as part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, July 24. The Fit-to-Fight competition for Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 evaluates U.S. and international airmen on their fitness abilities. Fit-to-Fight consists of three elements: push-ups, sit-ups, and a mile and a half run.Air Mobility Rodeo is the U.S. Air Force's and Air Mobility Command's premier international combat skill and flying operations competition designed to develop and improve Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-staff-sgt-avriel-campbell-627th-security-forces-squadron-129276336.html
RMHE9180–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Avriel Campbell, 627th Security Forces Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., participates in the sit-up portion of the Fit-to-Fight Challenge, as part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, July 24. The Fit-to-Fight competition for Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 evaluates U.S. and international airmen on their fitness abilities. Fit-to-Fight consists of three elements: push-ups, sit-ups, and a mile and a half run.Air Mobility Rodeo is the U.S. Air Force's and Air Mobility Command's premier international combat skill and flying operations competition designed to develop and improve
U.S. airmen with various United States Air Force bases gather for the push up portion of the Fit-to-fight challenge, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., as part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, July 24. The Fit-to-Fight competition for Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 evaluates U.S. and international airmen on their fitness abilities. Fit-to-Fight consists of three elements: push-ups, sit-ups, and a mile and a half run. Air Mobility Rodeo is the U.S. Air Force's and Air Mobility Command's premier international combat skill and flying operations competition designed to develop and improve techniques, procedures Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-airmen-with-various-united-states-air-force-bases-gather-for-the-129276334.html
RMHE917X–U.S. airmen with various United States Air Force bases gather for the push up portion of the Fit-to-fight challenge, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., as part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, July 24. The Fit-to-Fight competition for Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 evaluates U.S. and international airmen on their fitness abilities. Fit-to-Fight consists of three elements: push-ups, sit-ups, and a mile and a half run. Air Mobility Rodeo is the U.S. Air Force's and Air Mobility Command's premier international combat skill and flying operations competition designed to develop and improve techniques, procedures
U.S. airmen with the 67th Ariel Port Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, participate in the one and a half mile portion of the Fit-to-Fight Challenge, as part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash, July 24. The Fit-to-Fight competition for Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 evaluates U.S. and international airmen on their fitness abilities. Fit-to-Fight consists of three elements: push-ups, sit-ups, and a mile and a half run. Air Mobility Rodeo is the U.S. Air Force's and Air Mobility Command's premier international combat skill and flying operations competition designed to develop Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-airmen-with-the-67th-ariel-port-squadron-hill-air-force-base-utah-129276337.html
RMHE9181–U.S. airmen with the 67th Ariel Port Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, participate in the one and a half mile portion of the Fit-to-Fight Challenge, as part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash, July 24. The Fit-to-Fight competition for Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 evaluates U.S. and international airmen on their fitness abilities. Fit-to-Fight consists of three elements: push-ups, sit-ups, and a mile and a half run. Air Mobility Rodeo is the U.S. Air Force's and Air Mobility Command's premier international combat skill and flying operations competition designed to develop