435th CRSS, 86th MXS collaborate to host NATO partners in comprehensive CDDAR course

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron and the 86th Maintenance Squadron and members of the Slovakian air force pose in front of an Aeritalia G-222 aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 29, 2024. A five-day Crash Damaged and Disabled Aircraft Recovery training course provided members of the Slovakian air force with knowledge about CDDAR equipment, safety and operations, and aircraft lift techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron and the 86th Maintenance Squadron and members of the Slovakian air force use airbags to lift an Aeritalia G-222 aircraft during a Crash Damaged and Disabled Aircraft Recovery course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 29, 2024. Events like these are an opportunity to build task fluency and strengthen relationships with NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)
Tino Weischel, 86th Maintenance Squadron Crash Damaged and Disabled Aircraft Recovery instructor, delivers a safety briefing to members of the Slovakian air force at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 28, 2024. Hosting security cooperation events such as mobile training teams with foreign partners and allies is one of the primary duties of air advisors assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)
Members of the Slovakian air force practice aircraft lift techniques on an Aeritalia G-222 aircraft during a Crash Damaged and Disabled Aircraft Recovery course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 28, 2024. The five-day training course provided members of the Slovakian air force with knowledge about CDDAR equipment, safety and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)