Ramstein Airmen train with sister wing in Poland Published Aug. 25, 2010 By Staff Sgt. Jocelyn Rich 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs POWIDZ, Poland (AFNS) -- Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Contingency Response Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, traveled to the 33rd Air Base here Aug. 13 through 19 for combined training with Polish military forces. Operation Screaming Eagle, the weeklong off-site training, aimed at sharing knowledge, strengthening bonds and building partnerships between the two units. This was the first off-site training since members of the Polish air force's 3rd Airlift Wing and Airmen from the 86th AW and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing formalized their sister-wing relationship earlier this year. "This was my first opportunity to attend off-site training," said Capt. Ryan Miller, a 37th Airlift Squadron flight commander and one of 50 Airmen representing Ramstein. "It gave me a great perspective on all that goes into an operation and how many people are required to get the mission done." The training included various jump training scenarios and accomplished semi-annual flying requirements for the 37th AS Airmen. Some of the scenarios included high altitude low opening jumps; freefall paratrooper support for the Polish Operational Mobile Reaction Group and training Polish riggers how to properly assemble container delivery systems. More than 180 HALO drops were completed successfully as well as completion of important night flying requirements for aircrew -- a training scenario that's difficult to accomplish at Ramstein AB due to the quiet hour rules. The training also allowed a chance for members of the Polish air force to receive incentive flights on a C-130J Super Hercules. "This was one of the most enjoyable times of my life," said Polish air force Capt. Polrul, from the 33rd Air Base, in reference to his flight. Polish airmen received the first of five refurbished C-130E Hercules military transport planes in early 2009, so the opportunity to see the newer J-model was not only enjoyable, but added value to the training experience. "(The Polish airmen) were very friendly and eager to work with us," Captain Miller said. "There was definitely a desire to continue and increase the efficiency with our combined forces."