Pods are established on the flightline in support of Operation Allies Refuge at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 21. Photo by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, holds a comfort kit provided by the American Red Cross at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 20. Ramstein Air Base is providing safe, temporary lodging for qualified evacuees from Afghanistan as part of Operation Allies Refuge during the next several weeks. Operation Allies Refuge is facilitating the quick, safe evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan. Qualified evacuees will receive support, such as temporary lodging, food, medical screening and treatment and more, while housed at Ramstein Air Base while preparing for onward movements to their final destinations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)
Airmen raise the skeleton of a pod that will house evacuees during Operation Allies Refuge at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 22. These pods can be put up in less than 20 minutes and are able to house up to 26 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb S. Kimmell)
Airmen assigned to the 1st Combat Communications Squadron load cargo onto a truck during Operation Allies Refuge at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 22. This cargo included communications equipment essential for supporting the Afghanistan evacuation efforts of Operation Allies Refuge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb S. Kimmell)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Caton, 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron armament maintenance supervisor, carries a cot to a housing pod during Operation Allies Refuge at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 22. Team Ramstein along with U.S. Army brethren, families and volunteers are aiding evacuees from Afghanistan. Operation Allies Refuge is facilitating the quick, safe evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants, and other at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan. Evacuees receive support, such as temporary lodging, food and water and access to medical care as well as religious care at Ramstein Air Base while preparing for onward movements to their final destinations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton)
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 786th Force Support Squadon prepare meals for Afghan evacuees at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 20. Ramstein Air Base is providing safe, temporary lodging for qualified evacuees from Afghanistan as part of Operation Allies Refuge during the next several weeks. Operation Allies Refuge is facilitating the quick, safe evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan. Qualified evacuees will receive support, such as temporary lodging, food, medical screening and treatment and more at Ramstein Air Base while preparing for onward movements to their final destinations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)
Members from Ramstein Air Base donated toys for children at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 20. Ramstein Air Base is providing safe, temporary lodging for qualified evacuees from Afghanistan as part of Operation Allies Refuge during the next several weeks. Operation Allies Refuge is facilitating the quick, safe evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan. Qualified evacuees will receive support, such as temporary lodging, food, medical screening and treatment and more, while housed at Ramstein Air Base while preparing for onward movements to their final destinations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)
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