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Staff Sgt. Zachary Rodewig, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-5 Galaxy crew chief, explains the different aspects of maintenance for a C-5 aircraft to Senior Airman Earl Shelton, 721 AMXS aerospace maintenance technician, Jan. 24 on Ramstein. All Airmen within the 721 AMXS must be qualified on C-17 Globemaster III and C-5 aircraft. On average, the 721 AMXS inspects, services and repairs 30 aircraft in a single day as part of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing at Ramstein.

Walk a mile in maintainer’s boots

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

A bitter wind chases flurries of frost across the flightline, weaving around aircraft and stinging the faces of those who stand in its way. While many Airmen are still asleep in their beds, the Airmen of the 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron are already awake and reporting for duty.

February 2, 2017 ×

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Air Force Reserve Airmen assigned to the 452nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 446th Maintenance Squadron spray propylene glycol onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Jan. 19 on Ramstein. The purpose of the spray is to de-ice the tail and wings of aircraft that are about to depart. Airmen from multiple reserve aircraft maintenance squadrons are on a temporary duty assignment at Ramstein to train with the 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, which is part of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing.

Team Ramstein doesn’t roll dice when it comes to ice

Photos by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh

Air Force Reserve Airmen assigned to the 452nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 446th Maintenance Squadron spray propylene glycol onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Jan. 19 on Ramstein. The purpose of the spray is to de-ice the tail and wings of aircraft that are about to depart. Airmen from multiple reserve aircraft maintenance squadrons are on a temporary duty assignment at Ramstein to train with the 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, which is part of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing.

January 26, 2017 ×

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Senior Airman Paige Hoag poses with Chief Master Sgt. Todd Petzel, 18th Air Force command chief, and Lt. Gen. Samuel D. Cox, 18th Air Force commander, after a coining ceremony Dec. 19 on Ramstein.

Airman coined for eye of excellence

by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 18th Air Force commander and command chief coined a 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron airman Dec. 19 on Ramstein. Senior Airman Paige Hoag, 721 AMXS crew chief, was coined by Lt. Gen. Samuel D. Cox, 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Petzel, 18th Air Force command chief, […]

January 12, 2017 ×

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721 AMXS aids the mission in Kuwait

by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

One of the keys to mission success in the Air Force is readiness. Unfortunately, equipment or machinery don’t always make that easy. When an aircraft breaks down or malfunctions at a base or area that isn’t equipped to fix the problem, what can be done?

October 6, 2016 ×

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Airmen from the 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron service liquid oxygen for a C-17 Globemaster III Sept. 22 on Ramstein. This aircraft had almost depleted its liquid oxygen and required two pumps to refill it instead of the usual one.

721 AMXS puts Ramstein in sky

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

The ground rumbles as a C-17 Globemaster III taxis to the runway, sending vibrations up the soles of the feet of those on the flightline. The roar of the 280,000 pound, four-engine aircraft reverberates throughout the base before it takes off. Defying gravity, it lifts into the air and slowly disappears into the horizon.

October 6, 2016 ×

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Members of the 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight and Alpha Company, Warrior Transition Battalion teams chase after a ball during a tournament Nov. 13 on Ramstein. Airmen and Soldiers came together to spread awareness and understanding of the ways the WTB helps heal service members.

Service members shoot hoops for awareness

Photos by Staff Sgt. Armando Schwier-Morales

Members of the 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight and Alpha Company, Warrior Transition Battalion teams chase after a ball during a tournament Nov. 13 on Ramstein.

November 19, 2015 ×

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Maj. Gen. Frederick H. "Rick" Martin, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, speaks during an all-call Oct. 13 on Ramstein. During the all-call, Martin spoke to Airmen about the future of the Air Force and commended them for their impact on the Air Mobility Command mission.

Air Force Expeditionary Center commander visits 521st AMOW

Photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski

Maj. Gen. Frederick H. “Rick” Martin, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, speaks during an all-call Oct. 13 on Ramstein. During the all-call, Martin spoke to Airmen about the future of the Air Force and commended them for their impact on the Air Mobility Command mission.

October 22, 2015 ×

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Water is emitted through foam generators during a biennial fire suppression system test Feb. 19 on Ramstein. There are two water storage tanks, each of which takes approximately 26 minutes to empty and run through the drainage system.

Sprinklers come alive in hangar five

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Recently, hangar five suspended operations for two consecutive days due to a biennial fire suppression system test and inspection.

March 5, 2015 ×