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Why The US Air Force Runs A Cold War-Scale C-17 Air Bridge From 1 Base In Germany

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Why The US Air Force Runs A Cold War-Scale C-17 Air Bridge From 1 Base In Germany
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Ramstein Air Base's title as the Global Gateway is not just branding. That moniker is a clear operational description that instantly encapsulates the mission of the largest United States Air Force hub outside the continental US. The 86th Airlift Wing is the host unit, primarily flyingLockheed Martin C-130 Hercules in support of US Air Forces in Europe—Air Forces Africa. Yet the traffic that gives Ramstein its reputation comes from every corner of the globe.

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