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U.S. Air Force Airmen, U.S. Army soldiers and other agencies joined forces at Ramstein Air Base, in providing services to Afghan evacuees during Operation Allies Refuge throughout the month of August and September.

With the help of the U.S. Army, Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Department of State, German nationals and military members, the 521st AMOW has turned one of the largest aircraft hangars at Ramstein into a supplemental passenger terminal.

During Operation Allies Refuge, public health technicians from the 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron have been keeping the pods sanitary at Ramstein Air Base. Public health technicians go through each pod three times a day to inspect and identify any health risks and hazards. “We walk around the whole area […]

U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa is providing temporary lodging, medical and logistical support to evacuees at Ramstein Air Base, as part of Operation Allies Refuge. During this time, volunteers are working around the clock to sort, package and distribute donated items to evacuees. “When the donation effort was […]

Airmen From the 786th Civil Engineering Squadron are working around the clock to ensure pods housing evacuees from Afghanistan have power during Operation Allies Refuge. At the start of the operation, civil engineering Airmen were pulling 18-hour shifts to get the pods running and have switched to 12-hour shifts with […]

The Southside Chapel, like many other services around Ramstein Air Base, has stepped up and provided Airmen with food, water, entertainment and a quiet place to refresh after a long day of work, Aug. 30. “Chaplain services are available 24/7 for the nourishment of the body and the soul,” said […]