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Airmen Jacob Selsing (left) and Peter Zuniga, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery specialists, tighten straps to secure an airdrop Dec. 29 on Ramstein. Airdrops are rigged within specific guidelines to ensure the proper and timely deployment of a parachute.

86th Logistics Readiness Squadron gets ‘riggy’ with it

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Cargo planes roar through the sky to make airdrops that seem to always hit their marks with precision.

January 12, 2017 ×

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Airman 1st Class Austin Bashaw, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, carries a hose from the fuel truck to a parked C-130J Super Hercules Dec. 12 on Ramstein. Fuels specialists are also responsible for operating the vehicles, equipment and storage facilities that are essential to the refueling operation, while also ensuring the compliance of all safety regulations involved with handling these volatile liquids.

Fuels Airmen: Foundation of 86 AW mission

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Technology is advancing every year. It keeps us warm during the winter, cooks our food, and ensures transportation gets us from point A to point B. But no matter how far we technologically advance, we will always need fuel.

January 6, 2017 ×

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IPE Airmen keep Ramstein ready

IPE Airmen keep Ramstein ready

Photos by Senior Airman Nesha Humes
July 28, 2016 ×

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Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Brown, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron aircraft parts store NCOIC, briefs members of the Ghanaian air force during a tour Aug. 18 on Ramstein. The 435th Contingency Response Group and the 86th LRS provided the tour to inform partner nations on key areas of maintaining airlift fleets.

Ghanaian air force visits Ramstein

Photo by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson

Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Brown, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron aircraft parts store NCOIC, briefs members of the Ghanaian air force during a tour Aug. 18 on Ramstein.

August 27, 2015 ×

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U.S. Air Force leaders salute as Air Force One departs after a refueling Jan. 27 on Ramstein. The president made a brief stop at Ramstein for refueling before heading back to the states.

Fuels Airmen break record for POTUS

Story and photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen assigned to the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight refueled Air Force One and accompanying aircraft Jan. 24 and 27 on Ramstein, breaking the previous record set here in April 2014 for refueling the U.S. leader’s aircraft.

February 5, 2015 ×

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Photo by Senior Airman Timothy MooreCol. Gordon Hendrickson, U.S. Air Forces in Europe director of intelligence, speaks with Capt. Ty Axson, USAFE chief of Current Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Operations-Europe, during a Senior Leader-to-Company Grade Officer Speed Mentoring event Dec. 16 on Ramstein. Senior leaders from around the KMC mentored CGOs on various subjects, including career progression and networking.

Staying mission-ready at home

by Capt. Patrick Cummings
86th Logistics Readiness Squadron

Mission readiness goes far beyond just being prepared in the workplace for the call of duty. The senior leader speed mentoring seminar on Dec. 16 reminded me of how service members can accomplish this in their daily lives.

January 22, 2015 ×

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Staff Sgt. Brantley Roberson, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery technician, prepares to move a container Dec. 15 that was specifically built for Santa Claus to deliver toys to children. After being loaded, the bundles will be air-dropped at U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder along with Santa so that he can deliver them to local families in need of a little support this holiday season.

Santa’s workshop receives upgrade

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Kris Levasseur
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Most children recognize the iconic figure whose rotund physique is decked out in a red and white suit with a joyous demeanor and a belly that jiggles like a bowl full of jelly every time he lets out a “Ho, ho, ho!”

December 18, 2014 ×

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Photos by Michael StuartSupply journeymen from the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron sort equipment and prepare for a contingency tasking Sept. 24 on Ramstein. To get ready for a contingency tasking, the 86th LRS pulls aircraft parts from a warehouse, stage it, conduct inventory and then get it ready for missions.

86th LRS supplies contingency tasking

       

October 2, 2014 ×

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Senior Airman Jeffery Halda, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron hydrants technician, observes a liquid oxygen tank Sept. 3 on Ramstein.

Cryogenics makes it easy to breathe

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Breathing is one of the most basic, involuntary and often overlooked human actions. At higher altitudes, breathing can quickly become one of the most conscious thoughts as it becomes harder to do.

September 11, 2014 ×

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Photo by Airman Larissa GreatwoodAirman 1st Class Ben Hunter, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution operator, checks pressure gauges on a fuel truck Aug. 18 on Ramstein. Hunter reached his goal of pumping 1 million gallons of fuel in July. An Airman has not pumped that amount of fuel in a single month at Ramstein in two years.

‘Million Gallon Man’ fuels mission

by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Regardless of the vehicle you operate, it requires fuel. For military vehicles passing through Ramstein Air Base, that fuel is often supplied by Airmen from the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and one Airman from the squadron went above and beyond to perform his mission.

August 28, 2014 ×
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