Oct 18, 2024 · The 86th Airlift Wing is comprised of seven groups: 86th Operations Group, 86th Maintenance Group, 86th Mission Support Group, 86th Civil Engineer Group, 86th Logistics Readiness Group, 86th Medical Group, and 65th Air Base Group at Lajes Field, Azores.

The 86th Airlift Wing (86 AW) is a United States Air Force wing, currently assigned to the Third Air Force, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa. The 86th AW is stationed at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

86 AW celebrates community partnership through Honorary Commander Ceremony. Readout of Commander, Third Air Force, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga hosts German American Community Office meeting. Small boots, big impact: Saluting military kids. Ramstein Child and Youth Program educators gain professional development with workshops

With its seven groups and 30 squadrons across four bases in Germany, Spain, Belgium and Portugal, the 86th conducts U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s only airlift, airdrop, and aeromedical evacuation flying operations providing rapid mobility and …

Jan 12, 2024 · The 86th AW excelled in their mission to defend U.S. interests, project power, and enable the global gateway via operations, logistics, support, and morale. In the 86th AW, every function shines as their contribution directly impacts the 56,000 Americans Ramstein AB supports throughout the Kaiserslautern Military Community.

Jan 10, 2025 · The 86th AW hosted and facilitated U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s first basic fighter maneuvers exercises dubbed “Ramstein 1v1” on June 6. The exercise for pilots and maintainers included 37 fighter aircraft from nine NATO countries.

The 86th Operations Group (86 OG) is the flying operational component of the 86th Airlift Wing, United States Air Force. The group is stationed at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

The 86th Airlift Wing hosted an annual STEM career day for Department of Defense Education Activity and German students at Ramstein Air Base,...

May 17, 2024 · RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Airmen who were around in the summer of 2021, when Ramstein supported more than 30,000 Afghan evacuees, may recognize a familiar face in the 86th Airlift Wing’s...

Feb 24, 2023 · Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, released his mission, vision, and priorities to guide Team Ramstein in their no-fail mission supporting allies and partner nations, and enabling the Global Gateway.