U.S. Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fly in formation as part of a maximum generation effort at Ramstein Air Base, July 2. The interfly mission and German terrain provide opportunities to strengthen personal and professional relationships and validate techniques and procedures. (Photos by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)
A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft takes off during a maximum generation effort at Ramstein Air Base, July 2. The effort provided an opportunity to showcase the tactical capabilities of the C-130J at a strategic location and in a dynamic environment, while executing a large formation mission.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Blood, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a maximum generation effort at Ramstein Air Base, July 2. The 86th AMXS ensured optimal aircraft efficiency and maintenance during the effort to keep Ramstein AB mission ready at all times.
A Royal Canadian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft sits on an airfield at Ramstein Air Base, July 2. The RCAF and Ramstein AB Airmen participated in a maximum generation effort to provide an opportunity to showcase the tactical capabilities of the C-130J in a dynamic environment, while executing a large formation mission with our NATO partners and Allies.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charles Britt, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts post-flight checks on a C-130J Super Hercules during a Maximum Generation effort at Ramstein Air Base, July 2. The 86th AMXS is responsible for maintenance and repairs of C-130J aircraft on Ramstein AB.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Brown and Airman 1st Class Roshawn Kness, both 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, get ready to perform a post-flight check on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a maximum generation effort at Ramstein Air Base, July 2. The 86th AMXS ensured optimal aircraft efficiency and maintenance during the effort to keep Ramstein AB mission ready at all times.
U.S. Airmen and Royal Canadian Air Force service members conduct a pre-flight check on a container delivery system bundle at Ramstein Air Base, July 2. The bundles were used during a maximum generation effort to coordinate airdrops using both USAF and RCAF C-130J Super Hercules aircraft over a military drop zone in Eastern Germany.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Blane Breth, 86th Operations Support Squadron joint airdrop inspector, speaks with Royal Canadian Air Force Corporal Felix Valiquette, loadmaster, during a maximum generation effort at Ramstein Air Base, July 2. The RCAF and Ramstein AB Airmen participated in a maximum generation operation to showcase the tactical capabilities of the C-130J in a dynamic environment and to foster international relationships for the Great Power Competition.
(Right) Royal Canadian Air Force Master Corporal Karl Langer, loadmaster instructor, checks an anchor cable inside a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, July 2. The RCAF and Ramstein AB Airmen took part in a maximum generation effort to project tactical airlift power with joint and NATO partners and to support training and real-world missions.
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