Deconstruction begins at RAB

U.S. Air Force Airmen begin the process of breaking down a tent at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 14. More than 34,800 evacuees have passed through Ramstein to date and have been transported to the U.S. and other countries.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Hunter, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, cuts a zip tie at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 14. Afghanistan evacuation operations at Ramstein are nearing a close after nearly two months of caring for and housing evacuees. 
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Claudia Loera, U.S. Air Forces in Europe headquarters training manager, stacks tables at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 14. More than 34,800 evacuees have departed Ramstein during Afghanistan evacuation operations. Since operations are coming to a close with only 2,500 currently awaiting travel.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Anderson, 86th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions technician, packs up public announcement equipment at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 15. U.S. service members and partners removed military equipment while contractors deconstructed tents and remove remaining equipment.
U.S. Air Force Airmen move benches and tables at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 14. Airmen began setting up temporary lodging Aug. 19, 2021 in preparation for the start of the operation, and are now beginning to remove materials used during Afghanistan evacuation operations.