Ramstein Airmen Train in Israel

Ramstein Airmen Train in Israel
December 14, 2009
Air Force Print News|by A1C Alexandria Mosness

NEVATIM AIR FORCE BASE, Israel - Airmen from Ramstein Air Base, Germany participated in an exercise Dec. 1 through 10 at Nevatim Air Force Base, Israel to accomplish various training requirements for the C-130J Super Hercules which are not allowed in Germany because of country regulations.

"Training is hard to achieve in Germany because of the airspace restrictions," said Capt. Sarah Santoro, the 37th Airlift Squadron mission commander for the Israel off-station training. "Some of the things we were able to accomplish in Israel were dirt landings and low-level flying. This is a great training opportunity as the environment has similarities to where we would deploy to, such as Africa or the Middle East."

During the exercise, many 37th AS pilots qualified on training necessities.

"Everything has gone well," Captain Santoro said. "One of the main things we have been able to achieve is seasoning with the J-model since we are still learning the plane. It has allowed us to become more familiar with the airplane."

And, for some, the training was a first.


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