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Living history: Meet Truman Goodwin

Living history: Meet Truman Goodwin

When Truman Goodwin, known as “Goody,” first arrived in Germany he said it ‘felt like home.’ And, he would come to devote a life-long commitment to Ramstein Air Base and the local community. “I first came to Ramstein in 1961 as an Airman,” Goody said.  “The countryside and the weather […]

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Living History: Meet Bob Russo

Living History: Meet Bob Russo

When Airman 1st Class Bob Russo arrived on what is now called Ramstein Air Base in 1952, he started down a path that would shape the rest of his life. As a young man from Boston, he brought a humble nature, quick wit and infectious charm to uplift those around […]

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Ramstein Air Base Airmen support OAR in 2021

Ramstein Air Base Airmen support OAR in 2021

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Celebrating 70 years of RAB, Rhineland-Palatinate history

Celebrating 70 years of RAB, Rhineland-Palatinate history

Though several dates are significant in the evolution of military presence in the area, the anniversary of Ramstein Air Base has been identified as Aug. 5, 1952.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 435th Construction Training Squadron finish construction of a pod at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 25, 2021. The 435th CTS is supporting Operation Allies Refuge by building pods for incoming evacuees to stay in while they await transportation to other transient locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jared Lovett)

435 CTS: The unit behind historic base

Ramstein’s 70 historic years are an impressive feat — one that would have been impossible without the unit that built it all in the first place: The 435th Construction and Training Squadron.

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Living History: Hildegard Gayer

Living History: Hildegard Gayer

Hildegard Gayer had just completed her apprenticeship as an administrative clerk in the summer of 1954 and was in search of a position to start her career and support her family. Jobs were rare in the war-torn economy and then she heard about open positions at the newly constructed air […]

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Members from the 721st Air Mobility Operations Group pose for a photo in front of a C-17 Globemaster III at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Mar. 17, 2022. A seven-member team assigned to the 721st AMOG returned from a deployment to Poland alongside the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing to support Allies and partners in the region. As NATO partners, the U.S. regularly operates with Polish forces to improve collective readiness, interoperability, and strengthen relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Schaefer)

Evolution of the Global Gateway: 521 AMOW, Ramstein partners in rapid global mobility

Ramstein Air Base and the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing have a longstanding history of partnership.

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435 AGOW celebrates historic years with RAB

435 AGOW celebrates historic years with RAB

The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing has been at Ramstein for nearly two decades, both as a host wing and as a tenant. The 435th’s history, however, is much longer and more illustrious than just its last twenty years. In the nearly 80 years since its inception, the 435th has […]

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Community, Events

Unterwegs – August 5, 2022

Unterwegs – August 5, 2022

DISCOVERY TOUR IN ENGLISH, AUG. 6, 11:15 A.M., CASIMIR SAAL (CITY HALL), KAISERSLAUTERN The guided tour includes a visit inside the Casimir Saal, located just below the City Hall. It is approximately 1.5 hours and leads through the underground illinated tunnel with information and sound effects about the history of […]

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Community Events – August 5, 2022

Community Events – August 5, 2022

Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community events may be cancelled or postponed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend a community event. Bisque Painting Parties Bisque painting parties to celebrate special occasions and birthdays are now available at the Arts & […]

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