86th Operations Group

86th Operations Group
A C-130J of the 37th Airlift Squadron over Germany
Active1942–1958; 1975–1985; 1991–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
TypeOperations Group
RoleAirlift
Part ofUnited States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa
Garrison/HQRamstein Air Base, Germany
Motto(s)"Virtus Perdurat"
"Enduring Courage"
Engagements
World War II (EAME Theater)
  • Sicily Campaign
  • Naples-Foggia Campaign
  • Anzio Campaign
  • Rome-Arno Campaign
  • Southern France Campaign
  • North Apennines Campaign
  • Rhineland Campaign
  • Central Europe Campaign
  • Air Combat, EAME Theater


Kosovo Campaign

Armed Forces Expeditionary


Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary

Decorations
Distinguished Unit Citation
  • Italy, 25 May 1944
  • Germany, 20 Apr 1945

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device
15 Jan 2004-31 Oct 2005
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (10x)
Insignia
86th Operations Group Emblem

The 86th Operations Group (86 OG) is the flying operational component of the 86th Airlift Wing, United States Air Force. The group is stationed at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

The mission of the 86 OG (Tail Code: RS) is to conduct airlift, airdrop and aeromedical evacuation as well as VIP transport operations flying the C-21A, C-37A, and C-130J aircraft.