Photos by Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Austin Alfreno, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems craftsman, right, and Airman Miguel Meza, 786 CES electrical systems apprentice, pull weeds from the side of the road at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2026. Both Airmen were a part of Ramstein’s Tactical Beautification Team, an initiative that helps improve the installation’s appearance and reinforces pride in maintaining a professional environment for the Kaiserslautern Military Community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron, clean up trash at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2026. The clean-up effort supported the installation’s initiatives to upkeep and promote a clean, professional environment across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster)
U.S. Air Force Airman Miguel Meza, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems apprentice, pulls weeds from the side of the road at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2026. 786 CES Airmen volunteered to help maintain shared spaces across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Austin Alfreno, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems journeyman, right, and Airman Miguel Meza, 786 CES electrical systems apprentice, pull weeds from the side of the road at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2026. Both Airmen were a part of Ramstein’s Tactical Beautification Team, an initiative that helps improve the installation’s appearance and reinforces pride in maintaining a professional environment for the Kaiserslautern Military Community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster)