76 AS conducts training flight to maintain airlift readiness

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Zachery Sewell, 76th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, points at another aircraft during a training flight at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 21, 2025. The 76th AS conducts training flights to sustain global airlift readiness and ensure aircrews remain qualified to provide fast, executive-level transport for U.S., allied and partner leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Calvert)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christian Grochowski, 76th Airlift Squadron C-37A aircraft pilot, and Lt. Col. Justin North, 76th AS director of personnel, conduct preflight checks on a C-37A aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 21, 2025. Preflight inspections help ensure mission safety and readiness before each sortie, underscoring the squadron’s commitment to reliability and safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Calvert)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christian Grochowski, 76th Airlift Squadron C-37A aircraft pilot, and Lt. Col. Justin North, 76th AS director of personnel, conduct preflight checks on a C-37A aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 21, 2025. Preflight inspections help ensure mission safety and readiness before each sortie, underscoring the squadron’s commitment to reliability and safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Calvert)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christian Grochowski, 76th Airlift Squadron C-37A aircraft pilot, flies a C-37A aircraft during a training mission at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 21, 2025. Routine proficiency flights maintain the squadron’s readiness to execute global airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Calvert)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christian Grochowski, 76th Airlift Squadron C-37A aircraft pilot, and Maj. Travis Mallory, 76th AS C-37A aircraft pilot, prepare for a flight at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 21, 2025. Pre‑flight preparation helps ensure the 76th AS can provide rapid, worldwide executive transport for U.S. and allied leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Calvert)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christian Grochowski, 76th Airlift Squadron C-37A aircraft pilot, wears a patch representing the 76th Airlift Squadron during a training flight at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 21, 2025. The patch represents pride in the squadron’s heritage and highlights the 76th AS’s enduring commitment to excellence in distinguished visitor and special airlift operations through safety, spirit and service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Calvert)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christian Grochowski, 76th Airlift Squadron C-37A aircraft pilot, and Lt. Col. Ian McKay, C-37A chief pilot, fly a C-37A aircraft during a training mission at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 21, 2025. The 76th AS conducts training flights to sustain global airlift readiness and ensure aircrews remain qualified to provide fast, executive-level transport for U.S., allied and partner leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Calvert)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christian Grochowski, 76th Airlift Squadron C-37A aircraft pilot, flies a C-37A aircraft during a training mission at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 21, 2025. Routine proficiency flights maintain the squadron’s readiness to execute global airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Calvert)