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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Paulson, 1st Engineering Installation Squadron Communications Installation and Restoral technician, constructs an elevated platform for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2026. The 1 EIS and 435th Construction and Training Squadron, both from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, partnered to support U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bolster air base defense capabilities across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

The 1st Engineering Installation Squadron, in partnership with the 435th Construction and Training Squadron, build an elevated platform for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2026. Both squadrons from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing combined to provide a scalable, repeatable model for rapidly fielding air base defense infrastructure across Europe and Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Paulson, 1st Engineering Installation Squadron Communications Installation and Restoral technician, constructs an elevated platform for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2026. The 1 EIS and 435th Construction and Training Squadron, both from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, partnered to support U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bolster air base defense capabilities across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Paulson, 1st Engineering Installation Squadron Communications Installation and Restoral technician, constructs an elevated platform for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2026. The 1 EIS and 435th Construction and Training Squadron, both from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, partnered to support U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bolster air base defense capabilities across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Hicks, 1st Engineering Installation Squadron Team Chief, prepares a set of stairs as part of an elevated platform for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, January 22, 2026. The 1 EIS and 435th Construction and Training Squadron, both from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, partnered to support U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bolster air base defense capabilities across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

Patrick Mueller, 1st Engineering Installation Squadron crane director, prepares a set of stairs as part of an elevated platform for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2026. The 1 EIS and 435th Construction and Training Squadron, both from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, partnered to support U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bolster air base defense capabilities across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

Patrick Mueller, 1st Engineering Installation Squadron crane director, prepares a set of stairs as part of an elevated platform for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, January 22, 2026. The 1 EIS and 435th Construction and Training Squadron, both from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, partnered to support U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bolster air base defense capabilities across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

Patrick Mueller and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chase McDaniel, both from the 1st Engineering Installation Squadron, prepare a set of stairs as part of an elevated platform for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2026. The 1 EIS and 435th Construction and Training Squadron, both from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, partnered to support U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bolster air base defense capabilities across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chase McDaniel, 1st Engineering Installation Squadron on-site subject matter expert, galvanizes paint on stairs to ensure a flush contact while building an elevated platform for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2026. The 1 EIS and 435th Construction and Training Squadron, both from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, partnered to support U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bolster air base defense capabilities across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the opening of the first on-site small arms range at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2026. Chabelley Airfield marked a major operational milestone with the opening of its small arms range, a $1.6 million project that significantly expands on-site training capacity and operational flexibility for U.S. and partner forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera)

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U.S. service members stand on the firing line during the opening of the first on-site small arms range at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2026. Completed four months ahead of schedule, the range provides a dedicated capability for small arms qualification, sustainment training and forward-deployed mission rehearsals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron fires a handgun at the newly opened on-site small arms range at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2026. Chabelley Airfield marked a major operational milestone with the opening of its small arms range, a $1.6 million project that significantly expands on-site training capacity and operational flexibility for U.S. and partner forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron prepare to fire handguns at the newly opened on-site small arms range at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2026. Completed four months ahead of schedule, the range provides a dedicated capability for small arms qualification, sustainment training and forward-deployed mission rehearsals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera)

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USAFE-AFAFRICA welcomes Bundeswehr Joint Forces Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander (front row, third from left), hosts members of the Bundeswehr Joint Forces Command at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 3, 2026. During the visit, members of the BwJFC engaged with USAFE-AFAFRICA officials to gain insight into U.S. counter-small, unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS) and integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) capabilities, as well as discuss future collaboration opportunities.

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USAFE-AFAFRICA welcomes Bundeswehr Joint Forces Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, and German Lt. Gen. André Bodemann, Bundeswehr Joint Forces Command deputy commander, discuss upcoming topics during General Bodemann’s visit to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 3, 2026. As part of the visit, members of the BwJFC engaged with USAFE-AFAFRICA officials to gain insight into U.S. counter-small, unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS) and integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) capabilities, as well as discuss future collaboration opportunities.

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Alliance in focus: USAFE commander hosts German government officials for key talks

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, greets Ambassador Jens Hanefeld, German Ambassador to the United States, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 10, 2026. Following a meeting with Luftwaffe officials at Germany's Büchel Air Base, Hanefeld visited Ramstein and USAFE-AFAFRICA for discussions on bilateral defense matters.

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Alliance in focus: USAFE commander hosts German government officials for key talks

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds (left), U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, greets Ambassador Jens Hanefeld (center), German Ambassador to the United States, and State Secretary Daniel Stich (right), Rheinland-Pfalz Ministry of the Interior at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 10, 2026. Following a meeting with Luftwaffe officials at Germany's Büchel Air Base, Hanefeld visited Ramstein and USAFE-AFAFRICA for discussions on bilateral defense matters.

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Training for the Mission and the Medal: Staff Sgt. Curtis heads back to Olympics

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Curtis, 31st Communications Squadron knowledge operations technician, poses for a photo after receiving the silver medal in the Skeleton at St. Moritz, Switzerland, 2025. Curtis will be competing in the skeleton during the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. (Courtesy photo)

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Training for the Mission and the Medal: Staff Sgt. Curtis heads back to Olympics

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Curtis, 31st Communications Squadron knowledge operations technician, sprints down an iced sliding track with her skeleton sled during the start of a skeleton run at the World Cup BOB and Skeleton at Cortina D’ Ampezzo, Italy, 2025. Curtis will be competing in the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games as a skeleton slider. (Courtesy photo)

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Training for the Mission and the Medal: Staff Sgt. Curtis heads back to Olympics

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Curtis, 31st Communications Squadron knowledge operations technician, celebrates a skeleton run during the 2025 skeleton season in Atlenberg, Germany. Curtis went on to represent Team USA at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. (Courtesy photo)

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