News OV 24-3 simulated aircraft fire tests Airmen readiness November 29, 2024 A U.S. Air Force firefighter assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron assesses the simulated aircraft fire during exercise Operation Varsity 24-3 on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 18, 2024. How different units respond to different exercise scenarios provides insight into the overall readiness of Ramstein AB and the abilities of the Airmen stationed here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez) A U.S. Air Force firefighter assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron gives medical care to a roleplayer following a simulated aircraft fire during exercise Operation Varsity 24-3 on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 18, 2024. This scenario provides an opportunity for participating Airmen to employ their knowledge of threat procedures to increase overall base readiness and stay current in their knowledge of emergency procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez) U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron assess and help roleplayers following a simulated aircraft fire during exercise Operation Varsity 24-3 on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 18, 2024. This scenario provides an opportunity for participating Airmen to employ their knowledge of threat procedures to increase overall base readiness and stay current in their knowledge of emergency procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez) U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron help a roleplayer out of a simulated aircraft fire during exercise Operation Varsity 24-3 on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 18, 2024. The 86th Airlift Wing holds quarterly exercises to test Airmen’s response capabilities during various emergency scenarios not common in everyday operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez) U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron load a roleplayer onto an ambulance on a stretcher during exercise Operation Varsity 24-3 on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 18, 2024. Quarterly exercises provide participating Airmen the opportunity to practice emergency response skills in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez) « Previous × Next » Share Tweet