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The roaring engines of a C-130J Super Hercules nearly drown out the Airman’s commands as the team quickly, yet systematically load medical supplies and simulated patients through the aircraft’s open ramp in preparation for a flight departing Ramstein.

Airmen gathered in the living room with their heads bowed and eyes closed as a chaplain blessed their meal.

Senior Airman Adam Longfellow, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, welds a piston July 13 on Ramstein. Airmen at the 86 VRS are responsible for ensuring Ramstein’s government-owned vehicles are properly maintained and in proper working condition.

The Miesau Army Ammunition Depot, located just to the west of Kaiserslautern, appears unassuming from the Autobahn and calling it a depot hardly does justice to the installation’s importance to U.S. Army Europe and NATO efforts.

Pencils? Check. Erasers? Check. Knife as a deterrence weapon? Check.

The highly polished wood surfaces, soft reclining leather seats and large, bright windows lining the C-37 Gulfstream are indicative of its distinguished passengers and the class of the professionals serving them.