Afghan Evacuees Arrive at Ramstein Air Base, Germany

U.S. citizens and their families process through the passenger terminal at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to board a departure flight on their way to the United States as part of Operations Allies Refuge, Aug. 23, 2021. Ramstein, a transit location for evacuees from Afghanistan, provided temporary lodging, food, medical services and treatment while they awaited transportation to the United States. Nearly 48 hours after the operation began, more than 7,000 evacuees have landed at Ramstein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

By Airman Edgar Grimaldo , 86th Airlift Wing/Public Affairs Ramstein Air Base, Germany Aug 23, 2021

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The mission also included a low-formation flyover of the Swedish Parliament to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Sweden’s accession to NATO.

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Bomber Task Force missions like FORTRESS HAIL demonstrate the ability to integrate seamlessly with mission partners, strengthening readiness and lethality.

Additional assets arrive in support of recovery efforts in Lithuania

B-52s conduct first live weapons drop in Sweden since nation joined NATO

The mission also included a low-formation flyover of the Swedish Parliament to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Sweden’s accession to NATO.

‘FORTRESS HAIL’ mission bolsters U.S. lethality alongside NATO Allies

Bomber Task Force missions like FORTRESS HAIL demonstrate the ability to integrate seamlessly with mission partners, strengthening readiness and lethality.

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United States European Command

Afghan Evacuees Arrive at Ramstein Air Base, Germany