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U.S. Air Force Capt. Jeffery Rueben, center, left, 52nd Medical Readiness Squadron physician assistant, and U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeffrey Tremel, right, Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency independent medical technician, provide a medical check-up for an evacuee at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 31, 2021. Ramstein provides safe, temporary lodging for evacuees from Afghanistan as part of Operation Allies Refuge over the course of the next several weeks. Medical technicians are available around the clock to provide assistance for evacuees in case of illness or injury. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Slater)

Saving lives and starting lives: Medical efforts in OAR

The medical Pods at the temporary Joint Mobility Processing Center at Ramstein Air Base are just the first stop for medical care for newly arrived evacuees during Operation Allies Refuge.

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86 MDSS pharmacy support during OAR

86 MDSS pharmacy support during OAR

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Community Events – September 17, 2021

Community Events – September 17, 2021

Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community events may be cancelled or postponed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend a community event. Latin Night at Armstrong’s Club It’s time to Rumba, Salsa and Cha-Cha -Cha 9 p.m. first and third Saturday […]

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CET bridges cultural gap, facilitates communication in OAR

The quickly created Cultural Engagement Team is charged with ensuring members of Operation Allies Refuge are aware of Afghan cultural differences and sensitivities. The team, comprised of U.S. Air Force Public Affairs Officers, Information Operations Officers, U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Army Task Force 361st […]

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Operation Allies Refuge: Ramstein continues providing aid, comfort to evacuees

Operation Allies Refuge: Ramstein continues providing aid, comfort to evacuees

“To everyone who is now offering or who will offer to welcome Afghan allies to their homes around the world, including in America: We thank you.” – President Joe Biden “We will help these Afghan friends as they now turn to the task of beginning new lives in new places. […]

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A German service member stands at the food tent with volunteer U.S. Airmen prior to serving lunch to evacuees at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 5, 2021. The arrival of the German military came in response to a limited number of U.S. military members being capable of supporting due to tremendous demand and normal mission operations remaining unchanged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kiaundra Miller)

German allies partner with RAB in support of OAR

The German military sent 200 volunteers to Ramstein Air Base, in support of Operation Allies Refuge throughout the months of August and September.

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U.S. Space Force Capt. Justine Pescetello-Parr, 603rd Air Operations Center space weapons operator, helps distribute utensils to evacuees at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 31, 2021. Volunteers work around the clock to support evacuees during their time at Ramstein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

US Space Force provides support during Operation Allies Refuge

U.S. Space Force Guardians from the 603rd Air Operations Center, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Space Center, are volunteering around-the-clock to support Operation Allies Refuge.

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Army spouse arrives in Europe, immediately makes lasting impact on people’s lives

Army spouse arrives in Europe, immediately makes lasting impact on people’s lives

Certain people are able to light up a room just by walking through the door. For the 405th Army Field Support Brigade, one Army spouse has been able to do just that — but in her case she does it for an entire battalion and now hundreds, if not thousands […]

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86 CS brings 5G to RAB

86 CS brings 5G to RAB

The 86th Communications Squadron, with the help of the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron and Vodaphone, activated a one-of-a-kind, 5G mobile cell truck at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 3. For Operation Allies Refuge to run efficiently, Airmen need internet access along the flightline to perform their duties and assist evacuees to […]

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CBCS provides mission readiness to OAR, Ramstein

CBCS provides mission readiness to OAR, Ramstein

Combat Communication Squadrons from all over the U.S. Air Force participate in Operation Allies Refuge while maintaining communication capabilities through Ramstein Air Base, since the beginning of the operation. Airmen from the 291st, 292nd and 147th CBCS have been on a temporary duty assignment to Ramstein since April. Originally sent […]

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