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‘Overclocked’ garrison operations team works behind the scenes

‘Overclocked’ garrison operations team works behind the scenes

In the world of computer gaming, the best personal computers are rigs with the ability to process massive amounts of data and turn that into breakneck performance and victory. The central processing unit, or CPU, which runs the whole show, usually dictates performance. As the focus of Operation Allies Refuge […]

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That’s a wrap with Thracian Summer 2021

That’s a wrap with Thracian Summer 2021

Approximately 250 U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing from Ramstein Air Base, and the 57th Rescue Squadron from Aviano Air Base, Italy, participated in the multinational exercise, Thracian Summer 2021, Aug. 20 – Sept. 3. The exercise was designed to test […]

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86 VRS keeps OAR rolling

86 VRS keeps OAR rolling

The 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron has been a major asset for evacuees seeking resettlement locations during Operation Allies Refuge. The unit’s assistance in OAR started even before the evacuees arrived as they helped transport aircrew to help with evacuation efforts in Afghanistan. “It was hectic,” Staff Sgt. Cole Dredge, 86th […]

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Community Events – September 10, 2021

Community Events – September 10, 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. Use Your Voice: Submit ideas to improve your community Army Family Action Plan provides Soldiers, Army Civilians, Family members, […]

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LRC-Ansbach employee works straight through night to support OAR

LRC-Ansbach employee works straight through night to support OAR

When the call goes out for help, Soldiers answer. And that’s just what Soldier for Life Wes Johnson did when he received the call, recently. Johnson, who served as a Soldier from 1988 to 1992, was at home relaxing when Logistics Readiness Center-Ansbach Director Ruth Brock called him. It was […]

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An evacuee child throws a ball during Operation Allies Refuge at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 3, 2021. U.S. Air Force Airmen, U.S. Soldiers, and volunteers are working around the clock to provide evacuees resources spanning from basic necessities such as food, showers, and shelter, all the way to resources such as reuniting family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kiaundra Miller)

US military, joint agencies provide aid to Operation Allies Refuge

U.S. Air Force Airmen, U.S. Army soldiers and other agencies joined forces at Ramstein Air Base, in providing services to Afghan evacuees during Operation Allies Refuge throughout the month of August and September.

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Evacuees prepare to leave Ramstein and head to other transient locations during Operation Allies Refuge at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 30, 2021. In order to process passengers seeking transport to their next destination, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing Airmen have repurposed their maintenance hangar into a small international airport to build a cohesive system in coordination with the Department of State, Transportation Security Administration and other agencies. Partitions are used to separate different outgoing flights during processing.  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 at Ramstein Air Base while preparing for transportation to their final destinations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton)

521 AMOW partnerships allow transient movement

With the help of the U.S. Army, Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Department of State, German nationals and military members, the 521st AMOW has turned one of the largest aircraft hangars at Ramstein into a supplemental passenger terminal.

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Former refugee volunteers for Operation Allies Refuge

Former refugee volunteers for Operation Allies Refuge

As a refugee who fled from India, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Neha Sharma, 66th Military Intelligence Brigade intelligence officer at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, jumped at the opportunity to volunteer for Operation Allies Refuge at Ramstein Air Base. Sharma was around 10 years old when she fled India with her […]

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Public health keeps pods sanitary during OAR

Public health keeps pods sanitary during OAR

During Operation Allies Refuge, public health technicians from the 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron have been keeping the pods sanitary at Ramstein Air Base. Public health technicians go through each pod three times a day to inspect and identify any health risks and hazards. “We walk around the whole area […]

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Augmentee lends a helping hand

Augmentee lends a helping hand

U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa is providing temporary lodging, medical and logistical support to evacuees at Ramstein Air Base, as part of Operation Allies Refuge. During this time, volunteers are working around the clock to sort, package and distribute donated items to evacuees. “When the donation effort was […]

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