![Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-MoralesSenior Airman Greguy Bolivar, 435th Contingency Response Squadron, obtains equipment from the 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron April 11 on Ramstein. Airmen from Ramstein deploy regularly and require a variety of equipment to ensure their safety that is provided by the 86th LRS.](https://www.kaiserslauternamerican.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Photo20a.jpg)
Senior Airman Greguy Bolivar, 435th Contingency Response Squadron, obtains equipment from the 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron April 11 on Ramstein. Airmen from Ramstein deploy regularly and require a variety of equipment to ensure their safety that is provided by the 86th LRS.
![Photo by Jeffrey McGovernAirmen unload a C-130J Super Hercules during a deployment April 29 in Africa. The 435th Contingency Response Group prepared a bare base for future forces to establish a variety of missions. The mission and location added new challenges with 110-degrees-Fahrenheit summer heat.](https://www.kaiserslauternamerican.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Photo20b.jpg)
Airmen unload a C-130J Super Hercules during a deployment April 29 in Africa. The 435th Contingency Response Group prepared a bare base for future forces to establish a variety of missions. The mission and location added new challenges with 110-degrees-Fahrenheit summer heat.
![Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-MoralesAn Airman from the 435th Contingency Response Group pulls an injured team member from a Humvee April 11 on Ramstein. The Airmen practiced how to respond and resume their mission if their vehicles come under fire.](https://www.kaiserslauternamerican.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Photo20d.jpg)
An Airman from the 435th Contingency Response Group pulls an injured team member from a Humvee April 11 on Ramstein. The Airmen practiced how to respond and resume their mission if their vehicles come under fire.
![Photo by Jeffrey McGovernAirmen walk down the main strip of a newly established base April 27 in Africa. The mission of the 435th Contingency Response Group is to construct bases out of bare strips of land. This deployment showcased the CRGs capabilities.](https://www.kaiserslauternamerican.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Photo20e.jpg)
Airmen walk down the main strip of a newly established base April 27 in Africa. The mission of the 435th Contingency Response Group is to construct bases out of bare strips of land. This deployment showcased the CRGs capabilities.
![Photo by Jeffrey McGovernAirmen from Ramstein prepare to convoy to an airfield April 29 in Africa. The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing received cargo from a C-130J Super Hercules to improve infrastructure of a bare base and prepare it for follow-on forces.](https://www.kaiserslauternamerican.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Photo20f.jpg)
Airmen from Ramstein prepare to convoy to an airfield April 29 in Africa. The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing received cargo from a C-130J Super Hercules to improve infrastructure of a bare base and prepare it for follow-on forces.
![Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-MoralesFamily members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing reunite after a deployment to Africa May 8 on Ramstein. The 435th Contingency Response Group establishes bases from bare strips of land and ensures future follow-on forces are able to complete their missions.](https://www.kaiserslauternamerican.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Photo20g.jpg)
Family members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing reunite after a deployment to Africa May 8 on Ramstein. The 435th Contingency Response Group establishes bases from bare strips of land and ensures future follow-on forces are able to complete their missions.
![Photo by Jeffrey McGovernA security forces member from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, supports base security April 28 in Africa. Airmen from Europe came together to improve infrastructure and maintain a bare base in Africa.](https://www.kaiserslauternamerican.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Photo20i.jpg)
A security forces member from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, supports base security April 28 in Africa. Airmen from Europe came together to improve infrastructure and maintain a bare base in Africa.
![Photo by Jeffrey McGovernAirmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group move equipment April 28 in Africa. The 435th Contingency Response Squadron, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron and 435th Security Forces, traveled together to improve infrastructure of a bare base and prepare it for follow-on forces.](https://www.kaiserslauternamerican.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Photo20j.jpg)
Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group move equipment April 28 in Africa. The 435th Contingency Response Squadron, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron and 435th Security Forces, traveled together to improve infrastructure of a bare base and prepare it for follow-on forces.
![Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-MoralesA couple embraces after the return of the Airman May 8 on Ramstein. Airmen from Ramstein’s 435th Air Ground Operations Wing deployed to quickly improve infrastructure of a bare base in Africa to ensure its readiness for follow-on forces.](https://www.kaiserslauternamerican.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Photo20k.jpg)
A couple embraces after the return of the Airman May 8 on Ramstein. Airmen from Ramstein’s 435th Air Ground Operations Wing deployed to quickly improve infrastructure of a bare base in Africa to ensure its readiness for follow-on forces.
![Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-MoralesAn instructor from the 435th Security Forces Squadron speaks with a trainee April 11 on Ramstein. Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group trained for scenarios they might face while deployed.](https://www.kaiserslauternamerican.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Photo20l.jpg)
An instructor from the 435th Security Forces Squadron speaks with a trainee April 11 on Ramstein. Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group trained for scenarios they might face while deployed.