Photos by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs February 20, 2026
Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group and 1st Combat Communications Squadron conduct a post-evaluation discussion during an air advisor upgrade evaluation in Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany, Feb. 5, 2026. The discussion allowed participants and evaluators to review performance, reinforce lessons learned and provide immediate feedback to improve readiness for future missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 1st Combat Communications Squadron and 435th Contingency Response Group exit a training building with M4 carbines during an air advisor upgrade evaluation in Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany, Feb. 5, 2026. The training for participants and evaluators to review performance, reinforce lessons learned and provide immediate feedback to improve readiness for future missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)
Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group and 1st Combat Communications Squadron perform Tactical Combat Casualty Care on a training mannequin during an air advisor upgrade evaluation in Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany, Feb. 5, 2026. The evaluation measured the ability to apply lifesaving techniques and make critical decisions under stress in a realistic, contested setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Rygalski, 435th Contingency Response Group air advisor flight commander, observes from the window of a training building during an air advisor upgrade evaluation in Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany, Feb. 5, 2026. The evaluation measured the Airmen’s ability to apply movement techniques, weapon handling and decision-making under stress in a realistic, contested setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tareq Ateih, Staff Sgt. Henry Lowry, and Senior Airman Jude Lozano, 1st Combat Communications Squadron tactical communications technicians, act as opposing forces patrol a training area during an air advisor upgrade evaluation in Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany, Feb. 5, 2026. Incorporating opposing forces into the scenario enhanced realism, challenging participants to adapt to dynamic threats and strengthening their readiness for contested operational environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)
Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group and 1st Combat Communications Squadron perform Tactical Combat Casualty Care on a training mannequin during an air advisor upgrade evaluation in Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany, Feb. 5, 2026. The evaluation measured the ability to apply lifesaving techniques and make critical decisions under stress in a realistic, contested setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)
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