Photos by Senior Airman Dylan Myers
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs November 6, 2026
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eugene Chambers, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management program manager, speaks to Kaiserslautern Military Community members about emergency preparedness at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 25. The event falls in line with National Preparedness Month, which seeks to ensure Airmen and their families are fully equipped to withstand domestic disasters or operational emergencies without degrading global power capabilities.
Members of the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight and Ramstein Emergency Medical Technicians demonstrate equipment at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 29. Leading up to the National Preparedness Month, first responders gave families an inside look at how these teams work together to keep the Kaiserslautern Military Community ready for any emergency.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Nawrocki, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal technician, explains how an inert explosive ordnance works during a first responder exhibit at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 25. The showcase gave local youth a hands-on look at the tools EOD Airmen use to keep the Kaiserslautern Military Community safe and ready to respond to threats at home and abroad, keeping the community protected.
Phillip Tuerkis, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron crew chief, left, and Senior Airman David Holcomb 86th CES firefighter, discuss the functions of specialized tools during a first responder showcase at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 25. The event reinforced the fire department’s commitment to community safety by turning everyday emergency awareness into an interactive lesson.
Ryan Ebert, American Red Cross Ramstein chapter regional program specialist, interacts with a child during a First Responder showcase at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 25. The event provided the community insight on how emergency response agencies collaborate ahead of National Preparedness month throughout the Kaiserslautern area.
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