On Aug. 31, Ramstein Airmen transported nearly 200 soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade to a staging area in preparation for Noble Partner 20, a joint exercise including service members from the U.S., U.K., Poland and Georgia.
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U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft take off in formation from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 31, 2020. The 37th Airlift Squadron was tasked with transporting soldiers
to a forward operating base in preparation for a Joint Forcible Entry exercise as part of Noble Partner 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)
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U.S. Air Force Loadmasters assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron prepare a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for flight at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 31, 2020. Loadmasters are responsible for balancing weight on the aircraft, securing cargo, and providing passenger safety during a flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bryce James, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, guides a loader with supplies toward a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 31, 2020. Ramstein Airmen transported nearly 200 soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade to a staging area in preparation for Noble Partner 20, a joint exercise including service members from the U.S., U.K., Poland and Georgia. (U.S. Air Force
photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)
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U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Gabriel Abreu, 2nd Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade assistant intelligence officer, sits among soldiers prior to participating in an exercise at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 1, 2020. The soldiers participated in a Joint Forcible Entry exercise designed to test their ability to insert into enemy-held territory and secure an objective. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)
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A U.S. Air Force flying crew chief from the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron watches as a C-130H Hercules taxis in formation at Tbilisi International Airport, Georgia, Sept. 1, 2020. Flying crew chiefs are responsible for diagnosing and correcting aircraft issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade jump from a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a Joint Forcible Entry exercise at the Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, Sept. 1, 2020. The JFE provides a realistic scenario for soldiers to gain experience in order to engage an adversarial force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor
Rhynes)
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade performpreform a safety check prior to reaching the drop zone at the Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, Sept. 1, 2020. Jumpmasters preform a safety check to ensure a safe operation for paratroopers participating in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)