A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules prepares to drop U.S. Army Soldiers over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D- More
U.S. Soldiers attend a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles DeGlopper, a paratrooper who died on D-Day during World War II on June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliat More
Allied service members and locals of Normandy gather at Omaha Beach National Guard monument to pay respect to veterans who served during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service member More
Allied leaders salute the memorial of fallen U.S. service members at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 servicemembers from Europe and affiliated D-Day historica More
Flags stand in the base honor guard hangar at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 21, 2015. The vision of the Honor Guard is to ensure a legacy of Airmen who promote the mission, protect standards, perfect the ima More
Airman 1st Class Austin Conway, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron general purpose light vehicle mechanic, checks the pressure in a tire at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 14, 2015. The 86th VRS is responsible fo More
Tax center volunteers file tax returns for customers at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 6, 2015. The tax center files federal and state taxes for active duty military, dependents and retirees free of charge. More
Airmen assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron react to a scenario during a firearms training system at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 6, 2015. The training course helps give Airmen the confidence to r More
A crew chief assigned to the 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a fuel truck to refuel Air Force One, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 27, 2015. The 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen pumped More
An apron hangs next to an Airman Battle Uniform at the Rheinland Inn Dining Facility, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 4, 2015. The DFAC food service team provides healthy options to help ensure Airmen meet Air More
Staff Sgt. Kellie Sawn, 569th Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor, briefs students on weapons safety at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Feb. 20, 2015. CATM instructors at Vogelweh qualify more t More
Airmen assigned to the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and Air Expeditionary Wing gather for an assumption of command ceremony, March 16, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Col. Andra Kniep, 435th AGOW and A More
U.S. Air Force Col. Cloyce Adams, Polygone Warrior Preparation Center Detachment 3 commander, uses the Multinational Aviation Live Virtual Constructive Training System at the Polygone Control Center in Bahn, Ge More
Gen. Darren W. McDew, Air Mobility Command commander, speaks at an all-call at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 30, 2015. During his visit, he met with Ramstein Airmen and spoke to them about their role in the More
Staff Sgt. Yza Jones, 21st Operational Weather Squadron weather forecaster, reviews weather patterns April 8, 2015, at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany. The 21st OWS is a centralized unit for weather dissemin More
Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron fly over Normandy, France, June 3, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are participating in t More
Staff Sgt. Adam Hart, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems specialist, refuels a C-17 Globemaster III before a flight to Bulgaria June 20, 2015, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. A More
Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas, 86th Airlift Wing commander and his wife, Leah, greet prominent German civic leaders and locals in a receiving line after a change of command ceremony June 19, 2015, Ramstein Air Base, More
Victoria Adams, Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas executive director, presents a check to Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, for funds raised last year June 23, 2015, More
German local nationals, who work at Ramstein Air Base, pose for a group photo in front of a C-130J Super Hercules before an orientation flight June 29, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. With this flight, Air More
U.S. Air Force Captains Doug Mabe and Brian Shea, 37th Airlift Squadron pilots, start the engine of a C-130J Super Hercules before a U.S. and Bulgarian formation flight July 13, 2015, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The More
A C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron is parked at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, before a formation flight July 14, 2015. The flight was part of a bilateral training exercise, which focused on low More
Bulgarian air force bandsmen play the Bulgarian national anthem for the arrival of Nikolay Nankov Nenchev, Republic of Bulgaria minister of defense July 16, 2015, at Krumuvo Air Base, Bulgaria. During his visi More
Senior Airman Tristan Geray, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, poses for a photo in front of a C-130J Super Hercules July 18, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Loadmasters at the 37th AS work around the cloc More
Guard and reserve NATO officers gather for a leadership seminar during the annual International Junior Officer Leadership Development Course July 23, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The course involved le More
Ramstein Airmen conduct medical evacuation drills Aug. 5, 2015, on Baumholder, Germany. More than 20 Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron, 435th Security Forces Squadron and the 86th Medi More
Royal Air Force Air Training Corps cadets work as a team to move a tire across a football field Aug. 10, 2015, on Vogelweh, Germany. The cadets participated in a two-day course at the Kisling Noncommissioned Of More
Medical responders place a nasopharyngeal airway into a simulated patient’s nose during a medical evacuation exercise Aug. 25, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Airmen and Soldiers from around the Kaiserslau More
A Soldier assigned to the 1/10th Special Forces Group wears a patch on his uniform at Alzey drop zone near Kaiserslautern, Germany, Aug. 31, 2015. More than 20 Air Force independent duty medical technicians, se More
An Airman kicks a soccer ball during a bubble soccer game Sept. 15, 2015, on Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany. The soccer game was a fundraiser that kicked off the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas annual fu More
Security forces members simulate an enemy kill during the Creek Defender field training exercise Sept. 26, 2015, on Baumholder, Germany. After the 21-day Creek Defender course, security forces members were plac More
Staff Sgt. Ivan Guerrero, 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, climbs a telephone tower Oct. 9, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The 1st CMXS Airmen attended Special More
Senior Airman Bradley Cain, 435th Construction and Training Squadron structural craftsman, helps remodel a gym locker room Oct. 18, 2015, at Liceul Teoretic Alexei Mateevici School, Sanatauca, Moldova. Approxim More
U.S. Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commander, gives his opening comments during the kickoff of the annual Regional Synchronization Working Group conference Oct. 26, 2015, at Ramstein Air Bas More
Maj. Janelle Quinn 86th Medical Group (waiting on duty title), speaks to Ramstein leaders during a marriage panel Jan. 22, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Four senior leaders and their spouses gathered at More
Students from Ramstein Intermediate School gather for a presentation at the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair and construction flight Feb. 12, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Airmen at the 786th C More
Spouses gather for the first ever Ramstein Spouse Academy March 4, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. In an attempt to ease the stress of many challenges of transitioning into a military lifestyle, the 86th A More
Civic leaders board a C-130J Super Hercules during the Air Force Chief of Staff Civic Leader Program tour April 18, 2016 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The CSAF Civic Leader’s mission is a liaison program for m More
Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas, 86th Airlift Wing commander, gives opening comments before the Courage, Leadership, Education, Advocate and Respect course April, 29, 2016, at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany. The C More
Col. Gerald A. Donohue, 86th Operations Group commander stands at the front of a formation April 29, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Airmen from the 86th OG gathered for a retreat and remembrance ceremony More
Maj. Thomas Reynolds, 86th Dental Squadron general dentist, examine the teeth of a patient July 1, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The clinic sees more than 250 patients a day from across the Kaiserslaute More
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 173 Airborne Brigade Combat Team enter a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules at Siaulial Air Base, Lithuania June 15, 2016. U.S. forces are in Europe participating in Saber Strike 1 More
A crew chief from the 37th Airlift Squadron prepares a C-130J Super Hercules before take-off June 10, 2016, at Riga Airport, Latvia. U.S. forces are in Europe participating in Saber Strike 16; a long-standing, More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jared Pietras, 23rd Special Tactics Squadron weapons tactics chief, calls an aircraft to land on a highway June 21, 2016, in Tallinn, Estonia. U.S. forces are in Europe participating More
Taavi Roivas, Estonian prime minister, thanks NATO allies for their hard work during Saber Strike 16 at a closing ceremony at Tapa Training Base, Estonia, June 21, 2016. U.S. forces in Europe participated in S More
U.S. Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron and Latvian airmen load cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules June 10, 2016, at Riga Airport, Latvia. U.S. forces are in Europe participating in Saber Strike 16; a long- More
Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron inspect C-130J Super Hercules before a formation flight during Exercise Thracian Summer 2016 July 17, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. During the two-week forward training deployment, th More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules and a Bulgarian air force C-47J Spartan fly over Plovdiv, Bulgaria during exercise Thracian Summer 2016, July 20, 2016. Through Exercise Thracian Summer, the United States More
U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day. More than 380 U.S. service members from E More
French children let balloons soar into the sky to celebrate the service of the U.S. military during D-Day June 4, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 servicemembers from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical More
A Normandy local lowers a flag during a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles DeGlopper, a paratrooper who died on D-Day during World War II on June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Eu More
A wreath of flowers is placed on the ground before a memorial ceremony at Omaha Beach National Guard monument to pay respect to veterans who served during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than More
Tools rest on a vehicle lift at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 14, 2015. The 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron general purpose light vehicle flight services vehicles from sedans to heavy-duty trucks. (U.S. Air More
Staff Sgt. Jeffery Fitzgerald, 86th Security Forces Squadron training instructor, poses a question to Gen. Darren W. McDew, Air Mobility Command commander, during an all call at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Mar More
Senior Airman Alexy Doran, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management journeyman, references a tax return guide at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 6, 2015. More than 60 volunteers work diligently, crun More
Airmen assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron react to a scenario during a firearms training system exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 6, 2015. The Air Force-wide system allows law enforcement More
Members of the base honor guard present the colors during their graduation ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 30, 2015. The base honor gaurd holds strong to tradition and ceremony and represent some o More
Senior Airman Jalyssa Holman, 786th Force Support Squadron food service journeyman, prepares food at the Rheinland Inn Dining Facility, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 4, 2015. The DFAC team is responsible for More
Bullet shells fill a bin at the firing range at the 569th Combat Arms Training and Maintenance firing range, Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Feb. 20, 2015. The Kaiserslautern Military Community CATM is resp More
Airmen listen while presiding officer, Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, welcomes the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and Air Expeditionary Wing incoming comma More
German soldiers direct a surface-to-air attack during a Multinational Aviation Live Virtual Constructive Training System exercise at the Polygone Control Center in Bahn, Germany, March 18, 2015. The Polygone El More
Airmen stand at the front desk of the 21st Operational Weather Squadron April 8, 2015, at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany. Airmen from the 21st OWS have been realigned from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air More
Three U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron fly over the coast of Normandy, France, June 3, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are par More
Senior Airman Matthew Boheler, 721st Aerial Port Squadron air transportation specialist, directs a truck carrying an M1A2 Abrams main battle tank June 20, 2015, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Airmen and Soldiers w More
Group commanders stand at the front of a formation during the 86th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony June 19, 2015, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente relinquished command to inco More
Capts. Jonathan Recor and Sean McKee, C-130J Super Hercules pilots assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, brief German local nationals before an orientation flight June 29, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. More
A U.S Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies over Plovdiv Bulgaria, July 13, 2015. The 37th AS is participating in a bilateral training with the Bulgarian air force during their d More
U.S. and Bulgarian paratroopers jump from a C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron, during a halo jump over Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 14, 2015. During this three-hour-long formation flight that cons More
A Bulgarian trumpeter plays the Bulgarian national anthem for the arrival of Nikolay Nankov Nenchev, Republic of Bulgaria minister of defense July 16, 2015, at Krumuvo Air Base, Bulgaria. More than 100 service More
U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Ciero, commander of NATO Headquarters Allied Air Command director of management, speaks to NATO guard and reserve officers during the annual International Junior Officer Leadership Deve More
Royal Air Force Air Training Corps cadets drink water after an obstacle course Aug. 10, 2015, on Vogelweh, Germany. The cadets completed four rounds of tire flips, football drills, speed work and sprints during More
An American flag sticker is placed on a helmet during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care course Aug. 5, 2015, on Baumholder, Germany. More than 20 Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron, 435th More
Medical responders lift a simulated patient into a truck after treating him during a medical evacuation exercise Aug. 25, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Airmen and Soldiers from around the Kaiserslautern More
U.S. Army Spc. Ronald Garner, 5th Quarter Master Theater Aerial Delivery Company parachute rigger, waits to begin an airborne exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 31, 2015. A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super More
Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas, 86th Airlift Wing commander, speaks at the opening ceremony of the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas kickoff Sept. 15, 2015, on Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany. The CFC-O holds an More
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa security forces members secure a village during a Creek Defender field training exercise Sept. 26, 2015, on Baumholder, Germany. Cadre from the 435th Regional Tra More
Senior Airman Abraham Pulido, 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, hangs from a telephone tower Oct. 9, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Cable and antenna maintenanc More
Airmen from the 435th Construction and Training Squadron and 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron, mix cement for renovations in a locker room Oct. 18, 2015, at Liceul Teoretic Alexei Mateevici School, Sanatauca, Moldo More
U.S. Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commander, gives his opening comments during the kickoff for the annual Regional Synchronization Working Group conference Oct. 26, 2015, at Ramstein Air Ba More
Airmen listen to Ramstein leaders at a marriage panel Jan. 22, 2015, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. More than 100 Airmen and their families assembled at the Ramstein Community Center to participate in the question More
Senior Airman Josiah Austin, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair and construction flight structural technician, explains how electricity is conducted to Ramstein Intermediate School students Feb. 12, 201 More
Eleonor Espero, a military spouse, reads through a brochure during the Ramstein Spouse Academy March 4, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. In an attempt to ease the stress of challenges of transitioning into More
Air Force Chief of Staff Civic Leaders Program members sit in the cockpit of a C-130J Super Hercules April 18, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The CSAF Civic Leader’s mission is a liaison program for milit More
Airmen from the 86th Operations Group stand in a formation before a retreat and remembrance ceremony April 29, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Airmen from the 86th OG gathered for the ceremony to recognize More
Airmen participating in the Courage, Leadership, Education, Advocate and Respect course, run a three-legged race April, 29, 2016, at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany. During the obstacle course, Airmen and So More
Pilots from the 37th Airlift Squadron fly over Riga, Latvia, June 10, 2016. U.S. armed forces and Latvian airmen will participate in Saber Strike 16; a long-standing, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. More
A Latvian airman marshals aircraft June 10, 2016, at Riga Airport, Latvia. U.S. forces are in Europe participating in Saber Strike 16; a long-standing, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Army Europe-led More
U.S. Army Spc. Carlos Davison, 173 Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 2-503rd Infantry Regiment paratrooper, waits to enter a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules before a static-line jump training exercise at Siaul More
Combat controllers prepare a highway for aircraft to land on June 21, 2016, in Tallinn, Estonia. U.S. forces are in Europe participating in Saber Strike 16; a long-standing, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, More
A U.S. Army Soldier holds the U.S. flag during a closing ceremony at Tapa Training Base, Estonia, June 21, 2016. U.S. forces in Europe participated in Saber Strike 16; a long-standing, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staf More
Cleaning tools rest on a table while a dentist operates on a patient at the 86 Dental Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 1, 2016. The dental team at Ramstein is not only responsible for ensuring the More
Senior Airman Emily Mitchell, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster prepares a C-130J Super Hercules before flight during Exercise Thracian Summer 2016 July 17, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. During the two-week forward trainin More
German soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day. More than 380 U.S. service members from Euro More
U.S. Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne All-American Chorus salute during a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles DeGlopper, a paratrooper who died on D-Day during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More th More
A priest gives a benediction at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are participating in the 71s More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Whittington, 29th Infantry Division commander, and a French translator, speak at a memorial ceremony at Omaha Beach National Guard monument to pay respect to veterans who served duri More
Airmen assigned to the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron general purpose light vehicle flight work at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 14, 2015. The GP light mission is to ensure that vehicles are safe and servic More
An Airman assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron grips her air compressed weapon before a use of force training exercise. Defenders arriving at Ramstein must complete this annual training in order to sta More