U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Group put sheets of fiber reinforced polymer together to temporarily repair simulated damage during an airfield repair demonstration at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 24. The 86th CEG repaired a 30-foot-wide crater using fiber-reinforced polymer mats, nine vehicles, 18 pieces of equipment and only 14 personnel instead of repairing the damage with a standard Rapid Airfield Damage Repair kit. Photos by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner
German air force members and U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Group stand together after a two-day airfield repair demonstration at Ramstein Air Base, Aug 24. This demonstration was held with the intent to enhance interoperability, strengthen strategic partnerships, and improve the overall effectiveness of both the German air force and the 86th CEG airfield repair capabilities. Photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron and German air force members use heavy equipment to break apart concrete at the site of simulated airfield damage during an airfield repair demonstration at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 23. Teams from Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, NATO Allied Air Command, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, 86th Civil Engineer Group, the Military Engineering Centre of Excellence, German air force and Italian army attended the demonstration to observe and gather data toward further integrating and strengthening partnerships between NATO allies and partners.
German air force members sweep debris into simulated airfield damage during an airfield repair demonstration at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 23. The demonstration consisted of repairing a 20-foot-wide crater using precast concrete slabs with just 20 personnel.
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Group push crushed rock into a crater during an airfield repair demonstration at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 24. This demonstration, which incorporated members of the German air force, helps troops from both nations to understand each other’s tactics, equipment and procedures, which is crucial during real-world operations and in response to common security challenges.
(Left) German air force members put a slab of precast concrete down to temporarily repair simulated damage to an airfield at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 24. Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa plans to continue hosting these engagements in the future and to further integrate NATO allies and partners into training with the U.S., ultimately strengthening the relationships between NATO allied countries.
Members of the German air force flatten crushed rocks to fill a crater during an airfield repair demonstration at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 24. The collaboration between the German air force and Airmen assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Group during this demonstration fostered trust, promoted shared knowledge, and reinforced the ability to operate seamlessly in multinational environments, ultimately contributing to regional and global stability.
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