Post Tagged with: "37th Airlift Squadron"

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A C-130J assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron lands on Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, June 17 as part of the exercise Saber Strike 2014.

First USAF aircraft lands at Latvian air base

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
Saber Strike 2014 Public Affairs

A Latvian runway was used for the first time by the U.S Air Force when three C-130J models assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron landed on Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, June 17 as part of a Saber Strike exercise.

June 26, 2014 ×

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Bill Prindible, a veteran U.S. Army pilot who flew on D-Day, takes the controls of a C-47 Skytrain during a flight over Normandy June 5. Prindible was visiting Normandy as part of the 70th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy. More than 60 Ramstein Airmen traveled to Normandy to honor the sacrifices made by veterans of World War II.

Veterans relive Operation Neptune

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Hollowed soil, possessed by a war machine denying liberty and freedom; hedgerows lined with hostile weaponry; dreary skies lit by gunfire launched from the ground; two Army Air Corp pilots flying into the face of danger.

June 12, 2014 ×

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U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Leldon Lee Want, Special Operations Command Europe Joint Special Operations Air Component senior enlisted leader, looks out the back ramp of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules to ensure Romanian paratroopers can safely exit the aircraft during Carpathian Spring 2014 May 18 above Campia Turzii, Romania. Jumpmasters from Ramstein and Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, took part in the training to help guarantee jumps went smoothly.

US, Romania conduct joint training, build partnership

Story and photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

More than 80 U.S. Airmen and Soldiers stationed in Germany came together to take part in the Carpathian Spring 2014 May 9 through 23 here.

June 5, 2014 ×

Features

Standing on shoulders of giants

by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Heritage, pride and legacy are a few words that may come to mind as people walk through the halls of the 37th Airlift Squadron.

June 5, 2014 ×

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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks to a group of U.S. and Romanian service members May 20 in Bucharest, Romania. During his speech Biden touched on many topics including Ukraine, building stronger partnerships among NATO Allies and thanking Romania for its constant support.

VP visits Airmen in Romania

Photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg

     

May 29, 2014 ×

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Capt. Jeff Broffman, C-130J Super Hercules pilot, watches as a Turkish F-16 demonstration pilot performs at the 2014 Berlin Trade and Air Show May 21 in Berlin. The biannual trade show was open to the public and provided Airmen with the opportunity to showcase the nation’s leading aerospace technologies and equipment used by the U.S. Air Force.

Ramstein Airmen strengthen partnerships at Berlin Trade Show

Story and photo by 2nd Lt. Clay Lancaster
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen with the 37th Airlift Squadron represented U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa and the U.S. at this year’s Berlin Trade and Air Show May 20 to 25.

May 29, 2014 ×

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeff Bliss (right) and Capt. Brett Polage, 37th Airlift Squadron pilots, wash the windows of a C-130J Super Hercules at Riga International Airport, Latvia, after air dropping American and Lithuanian service members over Lithuania May 17.

Airmen showcase airdrop skills over Baltics

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

From May 17 through 21, a five-man team from Ramstein assisted in airdrops of more than 350 personnel into Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

May 29, 2014 ×

Features

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Hernandez, 
37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, runs through preflight checks inside a C-130J Super Hercules.

On ground, in air we care

by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron conducted a training opportunity March 6 while flying over Germany in a C-130J Super Hercules belonging to the 37th Airlift Squadron. This training opportunity tested flight nurses and aeromedical evacuation technicians with varying scenarios that can be faced by aircrew during a mission.

March 20, 2014 ×

Commentary

Compound interest is free money

by Lt. Col. Jobie S. Turner
37th Airlift Squadron commander

Albert Einstein, the greatest scientific mind of the 20th century said, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it. He who doesn’t, pays it.”

March 6, 2014 ×

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Capt. Jake Miller, a 37th Airlift Squadron pilot assigned to Ramstein, flies out of Central African Republic, Africa, after completing a mission Dec. 20. Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron delivered much-needed supplies and personnel to Central African Republic as part of an international 
peacekeeping mission providing support to the civilian population disrupted by the nation’s recent conflicts.

Ramstein Airmen deliver support during conflict

                   

January 9, 2014 ×