Ramstein AB executes Operation Varsity 23-2

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in exercise Operation Varsity 23-2 during a simulated attack on the Large Vehicle Inspection Site gate at Ramstein Air Base, May 15. How different units respond to simulated scenarios during OV 23-2 provides insight into Ramstein AB’s overall readiness. Photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner
Members of the 86th Airlift Wing inspection team evaluate the scene of a simulated attack on the Large Vehicle Inspection Site gate during exercise Operation Varsity 23-2 at Ramstein Air Base, May 15. WIT members grade Airmen’s responses during various emergency scenarios during exercise OV 23-2 to assess how well they adhere to standardized procedures. Photos by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner
Members of the 86th Airlift Wing inspection team approach the Large Vehicle Inspection Site gate before a simulated attack during exercise Operation Varsity 23-2 at Ramstein Air Base, May 15. Ramstein AB holds exercises quarterly in order to improve the base’s ability to respond to incidents including terrorism attacks, and chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear threats.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Logan Baker, 86th Airlift Wing inspection team member, assesses the performance of a firefighter from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron during exercise Operation Varsity 23-2 at Ramstein Air Base, May 15. The quarterly exercises held by the 86th Airlift Wing test Airmen’s response capabilities during various emergency scenarios.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dustin Wiley, 86th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, responds to a simulated attack on the Large Vehicle Inspection Site gate while wing inspection team members observe during exercise Operation Varsity 23-2 at Ramstein Air Base, May 15. Quarterly exercises provide 86th Airlift Wing Airmen an opportunity to practice their skills in responding to threats in a neutral, testing environment.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dustin Wiley, 86th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, identifies a location on a map of Ramstein Air Base during exercise Operation Varsity 23-2 at Ramstein Air Base, May 15. Exercise OV 23-2 provides an opportunity for 86th Airlift Wing Airmen to employ their knowledge of threat procedures and increase overall base readiness.