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Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group work together to build a tent during exercise Austere Forge Feb. 1 on Ramstein. During the exercise, the Airmen planned what equipment would be used and who would be going, readied the equipment and personnel, processed through the 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron’s installation deployment readiness cell and set up tents and equipment in a simulated deployed location. The 435 CRG participated in the exercise to practice their capability to deploy within 72 hours.

435 CRG puts enjoyment in deployment

Story and photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Approximately 80 Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group participated in exercise Austere Forge from Jan. 29 to Feb. 2.

February 16, 2017 ×

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Contingency air traffic controllers from the 435th Contingency Response Group stand behind an aircraft visual reference July 27 at a drop zone at Bitburg Airfield, Germany. Contingency ATCs assisted with International Jump Week by communicating with aircraft and airfield personnel to coordinate safe drops of cargo and personnel.

Contingency ATCs guide international jumpers to hit target

Story and photos by Senior Airman Nesha Humes 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Twice a year, several participating countries come to together on Ramstein to build relations, share knowledge and offer paratroopers the opportunity to practice high-altitude, low-opening and static-line jumps.

August 11, 2016 ×

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Photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes
A paratrooper jumps from a C-130J Super Hercules July 27 over Bitburg Airfield, Germany. The U.S. joined forces with Germany, France, the Netherlands, the U.K., Kosovo, Israel and the Czech Republic to conduct four days of airborne operations during International Jump Week.

International Jump Week builds camaraderie between US, partner nations

August 4, 2016 ×

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Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group take down a Tent Model 60 tent during training July 18 on Ramstein. The Airmen repeated the process of assembling and disassembling the tent several times in order to familiarize themselves with the new system.

435 CRG Airmen train on new tents

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen with the 435th Contingency Response Group conducted training on a new tent model July 18 on Ramstein.

August 4, 2016 ×

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Photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes
Paratroopers jump out of a C-130J Super Hercules July 27 onto Bitburg Airfield, Germany. International Jump Week was hosted by the 435th Contingency Response Group and involved paratroopers from the U.S. and seven allied nations.

US, allies join forces for International Jump Week

by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The U.S., along with seven other allied nations, united for International Jump Week 2016 July 24 through 28 at several different military installations in Germany.

August 4, 2016 ×

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435th AGOW drops base in Africa

435th AGOW drops base in Africa

June 2, 2016 ×

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435th AGOW deploys to Africa, builds new base

435th AGOW deploys to Africa, builds new base

by 86th Airlift Wing
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Only a few hours before sunset, a plane loaded with Airmen and cargo lands on a runway. Within hours they are staring at an open field, miles away from the initial runway. Their task is to make the field a base.

June 2, 2016 ×

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Contingency Airmen ready up

Contingency Airmen ready up

Photos by Staff Sgt. Armando Schwier-Morales

 

April 21, 2016 ×

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Two Soldiers walk towards an ambulance after jumping from a C-130J Super Hercules Dec. 18 at Alzey Drop Zone, Germany. The two were part of nighttime operations designed to improve not only the Army paratroopers, but also the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing capabilities.

435th CRG provides exciting mission for IDMTs

Photos by Staff Sgt. Armando Schwier-Morales
January 14, 2016 ×

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Two U.S. Air Force pilots prepare to land an 86th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules Sept. 9 at Diyarbakir Air Base, Turkey. The aircrew delivered essential cargo to the 435th Contingency Response Group deployed to DAB in support of the build up of U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s personnel recovery deployment site and facilities at the Turkish installation.

C-130J delivers USAF deployment cargo to Turkey

Photos by Airman 1st Class Cory W. Bush

Two U.S. Air Force pilots prepare to land an 86th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules Sept. 9 at Diyarbakir Air Base, Turkey. The aircrew delivered essential cargo to the 435th Contingency Response Group deployed to DAB in support of the build up of U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s personnel recovery deployment site and facilities at the Turkish installation.

October 15, 2015 ×