Chief Warrant Officer 2 Philip Grant, the 21st Theater
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Philip Grant, the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 240th Quartermaster Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade petroleum system technician and a na... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Delgado, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Delgado, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron assistant noncommissioned officer in charge of Individual Protective Equipment, uses a forklift to move a crate of chemical, biological... More
Staff Sgt. Brantley Roberson, 86th Logistics Readiness
Staff Sgt. Brantley Roberson, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery supervisor, waits as Airmen prepare a C-130J Super Hercules to take in cargo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2015. Members... More
Dyess Air Force Base airframes sit on the flightline
Dyess Air Force Base airframes sit on the flightline during a refueling June 9, 2016 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The aircraft refueled before returning to Poland to participate in this year’s Exercise Swift ... More
Airman 1st Class Austin Bashaw, 86th Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Austin Bashaw, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels specialist, parks a fuel truck beside a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 12, 2016. Fuels specialists work with ma... More
Tools lay on a cart at Ramstein Air Base, Germany,
Tools lay on a cart at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 29, 2016. When rigging an airdrop, aerial delivery specialists must check and adjust several components that could affect the deployment of a parachute. (... More
From left to right, U.S. Army Sgt. Kwame Scaife, Chief
From left to right, U.S. Army Sgt. Kwame Scaife, Chief Warrant Officer 2 David Minnis, and Staff Sgt. Michael Bethea, 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company jumpmasters, pose for a photo in Plovdiv, ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Cobb, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Cobb, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo deployment function and air passenger terminal section chief, stands in front of a palette at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 30... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, refuels a Boeing 747 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 5, 2020. Castro wore a face covering while perfor... More
A commercial aircraft sits on the flight line at Ramstein
A commercial aircraft sits on the flight line at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 16, 2020. Fuel operators assigned to the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron service various commercial and military aircraft, and... More
Ramstein Humanitarian Efforts: 86th LRS ignition to aid
This graphic was created to showcase the statistics of the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron's humanitarian missions since COVID-19 began. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Melchiori, 435th Security
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Melchiori, 435th Security Forces contingency response team leader, briefs an aircrew from the 37th Airlift Squadron and 435th Contingency Response Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germ... More
An Air Force officer observes as Soldiers from the
An Air Force officer observes as Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 240th Quartermaster Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade load a mobile refrigeration... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zari Washington, 86th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zari Washington, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron hazardous materials journeyman, practices issuing chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protective training gear to Ai... More
Tech Sgt. Megan Johnson, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron
Tech Sgt. Megan Johnson, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery NCO in charge, watches as loadmasters from the 37th Airlift Squadron guide a fork lift into a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Bas... More
Airman 1st Class Zachary Hensley, 86th Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Zachary Hensley, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operator, fuels an airframe June 9, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Airmen from the 86th LRS provided support during Exercise Swift... More
Airman 1st Class Austin Bashaw, 86th Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Austin Bashaw, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels specialist, carries a hose from the fuel truck to a parked C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 12, 2016. Fuels speci... More
Airman Jacob Selsing and, then Airman Peter Zuniga,
Airman Jacob Selsing and, then Airman Peter Zuniga, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery specialists, tighten straps to secure an airdrop at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 29, 2016. Airdrops are ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Macy, 86th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Macy, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130J Super Hercules crew chief, poses for a photo in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 18, 2018. Members of the 86th AMXS deployed to Bulgaria ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Cobb, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Cobb, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo deployment function and air passenger terminal section chief, right, speaks with his supervisor, Master Sgt. Michael Middleton, 8... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Logistics Readiness
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron refuel a Boeing 747 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 5, 2020. The Boeing 747 can burn up to 11 tons of fue... More
The counter of a fuel monitor increases as fuel is
The counter of a fuel monitor increases as fuel is distributed to an aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 16, 2020. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distr... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, left, poses for a photo with Lt. Col. Dennis S. Widner, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, right, and Stefan Mueller, 86th LRS progra... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Volentine, 435th Contingency
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Volentine, 435th Contingency Response Group personnel parachute program manager, checks for snags in a parachute anchor cable at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 30, 2020. Checks... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jerrett Meredith, 86th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jerrett Meredith, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron base defense armory journeyman, practices issuing an M16 rifle to Airman 1st Class Joshua Chittick, 86th LRS Individual Protec... More
Airman 1st Class Dylan Arnt (center), 37th Airlift
Airman 1st Class Dylan Arnt (center), 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs an Airman as she drives a forklift with cargo into a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2015. Cargo loa... More
Airman 1st Class Zachary Hensley, 86th Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Zachary Hensley, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operator, fuels a C-130J Super Hercules June 9, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Airmen from the 86th LRS provided support during Ex... More
Airman 1st Class Austin Bashaw, 86th Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Austin Bashaw, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels specialist, observes as fuel is pumped into a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 12, 2016. Fuels specialists work w... More
Aerial delivery specialists with the 86th Logistics
Aerial delivery specialists with the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Rigging Barn, display their emblem on the side of an airdrop package at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 29, 2016. Airmen who are certifi... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Siedzik, 37th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Siedzik, 37th Airlift Squadron independent duty medical technician, poses for a photo in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 19, 2018. Siedzik deployed with the 37th AS for Thracian Summer... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, poses for a photo with his family at Disneyland Paris in France, Jan. 29, 2019. Castro was recognized as ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Cobb, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Cobb, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo deployment function and air passenger terminal section chief, smiles during a conversation with his team at a restaurant at Ramst... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Logistics Readiness
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron refuel a Boeing 747 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 5, 2020. The refueling hydrants come in different siz... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, takes a selfie with members of the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron after recognizing them as the 86th AW Installation Excellence Day winners ... More
Two U.S. Air Force paratroopers from the 435th Contingency
Two U.S. Air Force paratroopers from the 435th Contingency Response Group assist each other with equipment checks at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 30, 2020. Safety is a top priority for both the 435th CRG a... More
U.S. Airman 1st Class JD Nathan, 86th Logistics Readiness
U.S. Airman 1st Class JD Nathan, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron storage and issue apprentice, latches an M16 rifle carrying case at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 16, 2019. The 86th LRS practiced issuing ... More
Airman 1st Class Dylan Arnt, 37th Airlift Squadron
Airman 1st Class Dylan Arnt, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, guides a forklift as it places a pallet onto the ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2015. Cargo loaded into a ... More
Staff Sgt. Chelsie Busbin, 317th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Chelsie Busbin, 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, removes a fuel hose after a refuel June 9, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. More than 5,000 military members from 10 NATO co... More
Airman 1st Class Austin Bashaw, 86th Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Austin Bashaw, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels specialist, adjusts the output from a fuel truck during a refueling operation at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 12, 2016. It is the job ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Roberts, 86th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Roberts, 86th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, poses for a photo in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 19, 2018. As one of two AFE technicians, Robert... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, refuels a Boeing 747 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 5, 2020. Castro pumped more than 20,000 gallons o... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, pulls up a moosehead after refueling an aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 16, 2020. Castro’s fu... More
U.S. Staff Sgt. Andrew Ash, 86th Logistics Readiness
U.S. Staff Sgt. Andrew Ash, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Individual Protective Equipment, carries chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive material, o... More
Loadmasters from the 37th Airlift Squadron ensure a
Loadmasters from the 37th Airlift Squadron ensure a bundle is properly secured prior to loading it into a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2015. Cargo loaded into an aircraft is car... More
Staff Sgt. Chelsie Busbin, 317th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Chelsie Busbin, 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, disconnects an aircraft and fuel truck after a refuel June 9, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. More than 5,000 military memb... More
Airman 1st Class Austin Bashaw, 86th Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Austin Bashaw, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels specialist, observes as fuel is pumped into a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 12, 2016. It is the job of fuels s... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Julius Rogers, 86th Operations
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Julius Rogers, 86th Operations Support Squadron aviation resource manager, poses for a photo in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 19, 2018. Rogers deployed with the 37th Airlift Squadron to supp... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, refuels a Boeing 747 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 5, 2020. In 2019, the 86th LRS serviced approxima... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, discusses fuels operations at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 16, 2020. Castro was recognized as Airlifte... More
U.S. Airman 1st Class Ebony Wilkerson, 86th Logistics
U.S. Airman 1st Class Ebony Wilkerson, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron heavy parts store journeyman, picks out a training canteen at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 16, 2019. In preparation for the 86th Air... More
Tanks filter fuel coming in through European pipe lines
Tanks filter fuel coming in through European pipe lines at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 12, 2016. Long before being used, incoming fuel is filtered and stored in facilities across base in large tanks that c... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justen Knighten and Staff
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justen Knighten and Staff Sgt. Jessica Smith, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery supervisors, pose for a photo in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 19, 2018. Knighten and Smith su... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, detaches aircraft refueling equipment at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 5, 2020. The 86th LRS provides l... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, and Tech. Sgt. Joshua Lopez, 86th LRS mobile distribution noncommissioned officer in charge, pose for a p... More
A training mannequin stands on display at the 86th
A training mannequin stands on display at the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment facility at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 16, 2019. The 86th LRS issued chemical, biological, ... More
Airman 1st Class Phillip Nguyen, 86th Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Phillip Nguyen, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, samples and analyzes fuel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 12, 2016. It is the job of fuels specialists to mana... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Peter Wolber, 37th Airlift Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Peter Wolber, 37th Airlift Squadron chief of scheduling, poses for a photo in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 20, 2018. While participating in Thracian Summer 18, a bilateral exercise between the U... More
AJ Juarez, left, and Justin Graham, 721st Aircraft
AJ Juarez, left, and Justin Graham, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, refuel a Boeing 747 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 5, 2020. After refueling, Juarez and Graham cleared the aircraft to ru... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, checks notes on the flight line at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 16, 2020. Checking aircraft specificat... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, finishes refueling a Boeing 747 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 5, 2020. Castro wore a face covering w... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, refuels a commercial aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 16, 2020. Castro is one of two personnel... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, detaches aircraft refueling equipment at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 5, 2020. Despite the coronavirus... More