A member of the United Services Organization, center-right, high-fives an Afghan evacuee as they depart a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 20, 2021. Ramstein Air Base is providing safe, temporary lodging for qualified evacuees from Afghanistan as part of Operation Allies Refuge during the next several weeks. Operation Allies Refuge is facilitating the quick, safe evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan. Qualified evacuees will receive support such as temporary lodging, food, medical screening, treatment and more at Ramstein Air Base while preparing for onward movements to their final destination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Slater)
A family of Afghan evacuees receive food and masks at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Aug. 22, 2021. NAS Sigonella is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan.
210822-N-OX321-1167 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Aug. 22, 2021) Naval Air Station Sigonella Command Master Chief Anna Wood assist an evacuee disembarking a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2021. NAS Sigonella is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan.
210822-N-OX321-1412 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Aug. 22, 2021) Naval Air Station Sigonella Command Master Chief Anna Wood assists an evacuee disembarking a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2021. NAS Sigonella is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan.
Senior Airman Moon escorts Afghan evacuees aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Aug. 22, 2021. NAS Sigonella is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan.
A U.S. Navy Sailor assists an Afghan evacuee aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Aug. 22, 2021. NAS Sigonella is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan.
Ens. Galgana assists an Afghan evacuee aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Aug. 22, 2021. NAS Sigonella is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan.
Children enjoy bubbles and toys provided by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) at Naval Air Station Sigonella Aug. 22, 2021. NAS Sigonella is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan.
7th Army Training Command Prepares for Arrival of Afghan Evacuees
9:03 AM8/23/2021
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, 7th Army Training Command, work together to set up cots at Camp Kasserine at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 22, 2021. The 7th ATC and the local community rallied to support the possibility of Afghan evacuees temporarily lodging here before their onward movement to a more permanent location. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Stewart)
7th Army Training Command Prepares for Arrival of Afghan Evacuees
9:02 AM8/23/2021
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, 7th Army Training Command, work together to set up cots at Camp Kasserine at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 22, 2021. The 7th ATC and the local community rallied to support the possibility of Afghan evacuees temporarily lodging here before their onward movement to a more permanent location. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Stewart)
7th Army Training Command Prepares for Arrival of Afghan Evacuees
9:02 AM8/23/2021
U.S. Army employees use a forklift to move a mobile outdoor lighting unit to prepare for the possibility of supporting incoming Afghan evacuees at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 22, 2021. U.S. Army Europe and Africa is working hand-in-hand with host nations, the joint force and interagency partners to provide temporary lodging, medical and logistical support as part of Operation Allies Refuge.
Operation Allies Refuge is facilitating the quick, safe evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan.
Qualified evacuees will receive support, such as temporary lodging, food, medical screening and treatment and more, while housed at the Rhein Ordnance Barracks (Kaiserslautern), Germany, and Grafenwoehr, Germany, in preparation for onward movements to their final destinations.
This initiative follows through on America’s commitment to Afghan citizens who have helped the United States, and provides them essential support at secure locations, where they and their families can complete the SIV process safely. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jacob Bradford)
7th Army Training Command Prepares for Arrival of Afghan Evacuees
8:55 AM8/23/2021
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 7th Army Training Command’s units prepare a dining facility for the possibility of supporting transient Afghan evacuees at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 22, 2021. U.S. Army Europe and Africa is working hand-in-hand with host nations, the joint force and interagency partners to provide temporary lodging, medical and logistical support as part of Operation Allies Refuge.
Operation Allies Refuge is facilitating the quick, safe evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan.
Qualified evacuees will receive support, such as temporary lodging, food, medical screening and treatment and more, while housed at the Rhein Ordnance Barracks (Kaiserslautern), Germany, and Grafenwoehr, Germany, in preparation for onward movements to their final destinations.
This initiative follows through on America’s commitment to Afghan citizens who have helped the United States, and provides them essential support at secure locations, where they and their families can complete the SIV process safely.
7th Army Training Command Prepares for Arrival of Afghan Evacuees
8:25 AM8/23/2021
Large tents with the capacity of over 40 beds have been repurposed to possibly host Afghan evacuees at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Aug. 22, 2021. U.S. Army Europe and Africa is working hand-in-hand with host nations, the joint force and interagency partners to provide temporary lodging, medical and logistical support as part of Operation Allies Refuge.
Operation Allies Refuge is facilitating the quick, safe evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan.
Qualified evacuees will receive support, such as temporary lodging, food, medical screening and treatment and more, while housed at the Rhein Ordnance Barracks (Kaiserslautern), Germany, and Grafenwoehr, Germany, in preparation for onward movements to their final destinations.
This initiative follows through on America’s commitment to Afghan citizens who have helped the United States, and provides them essential support at secure locations, where they and their families can complete the SIV process safely. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jacob Bradford)
86th Airlift Wing Prepares for Arrival of Afghan Evacuees
8:24 AM8/23/2021
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Group set up pods as part of Operation Allies Refuge at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 22, 2021. Ramstein is providing temporary lodging to qualified evacuees from Afghanistan while they await onward transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
86th Airlift Wing Prepares for Arrival of Afghan Evacuees
8:23 AM8/23/2021
Airmen assigned to the 86th Communication Squadron help build a tent at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 20, 2021. Ramstein Air Base is providing safe, temporary lodging for qualified evacuees from Afghanistan as part of Operation Allies Refuge during the next several weeks. Operation Allies Refuge is facilitating the quick, safe evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan. Qualified evacuees will receive support, such as temporary lodging, food, medical screening and treatment and more, while housed at Ramstein Air Base while preparing for onward movements to their final destinations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)
Afghan Evacuees Arrive at Ramstein Air Base, Germany
8:23 AM8/23/2021
U.S. Air Force Airmen play soccer with Afghan evacuees at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 21, 2021. Ramstein Air Base is providing safe, temporary lodging for evacuees from Afghanistan as part of Operation Allies Refuge. This operation is facilitating the quick, safe evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants, and other at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan. Evacuees will receive support, such as temporary lodging, food and water and access to medical care as well as religious care at Ramstein Air Base while preparing for onward movements to their final destinations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
86th Airlift Wing Prepares for Arrival of Afghan Evacuees
8:22 AM8/23/2021
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Ramstein Air Base set up cots at a hangar on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 19, 2021. Ramstein Air Base is providing safe, temporary lodging for qualified evacuees from Afghanistan as part of Operation Allies Refuge during the next several weeks. Operation Allies Refuge is facilitating the quick, safe evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan. Qualified evacuees will receive support, such as temporary lodging, food, medical screening and treatment and more at Ramstein Air Base while preparing for onward movements to their final destinations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
