Just landed: 86 AW arrives for Stolen Cerberus VII

This week, select Ramstein Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing and the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing traveled to Greece to participate in Operation Stolen Cerberus VII, an exercise designed to enhance interoperability and airlift capabilities among allied armed forces through realistic joint and air operation scenarios. The exercise also included Hellenic air forces and participants from the 57th Rescue Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy.

An 86th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules aircraft sits on a ramp at Elefsis Air Base, Greece during Operation Stolen Cerberus VII, Sept. 8, 2020. The exercise involves Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing and the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, both assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The exercise also includes Hellenic air forces and participants from the 57th Rescue Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)
Operation Stolen Cerberus VII participants depart a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft after landing at Elefsis Air Base, Greece, Sept. 8, 2020. The exercise involves Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing and the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, both assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The exercise also includes Hellenic air forces and participants from the 57th Rescue Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Workman, 721st Aerial Port Squadron ramp services supervisor, fastens luggage to a pallet at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 8, 2020. The pallet and its cargo will be used in support of Operation Stolen Cerberus VII, an exercise designed to enhance interoperability and airlift capabilities among allied armed forces through realistic joint and air operation scenarios.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jerry Butler, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot, speaks with Capt. David Tart, 435th Contingency and Response Squadron assistant director of operations, before takeoff for Greece at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 8, 2020. The Airmen are supporting Operation Stolen Cerberus VII, a training exercise held at Elefsis Air Base, Greece between Sept. 8-20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)