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Leadership from the 86th Airlift Wing cut the ribbon during the Rheinland Inn Dining Facility grand reopening ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 18, 2022. After two and a half years of renovations, the DFAC opened to not just dorm Airmen, but all Department of Defense identification card holders and their immediate families as a way to better serve the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

Order up: Ramstein reopens DFAC

The Rheinland Inn Dining Facility on Ramstein Air Base celebrated its grand reopening July 18, after two and a half years of renovations.

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Airlifter of the Month: Always ready

Airlifter of the Month: Always ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Brown, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation medical material noncommissioned officer in charge, was recognized by Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, as Airlifter of the Month during a coining ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, July 21. Brown grew up in Libertyville, Ill, where […]

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Ramstein Tech Expo: Collaborating innovative solutions

Ramstein Tech Expo: Collaborating innovative solutions

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21 TSC Soldier recognized for quality service, leadership

21 TSC Soldier recognized for quality service, leadership

Staff Sgt. Eric Lee considers being the plans and operations noncommissioned officer in charge at 1st Human Resource Sustainment Center, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, a blessing. He appreciates being surrounded by great leaders. The Newport, Arkansas, native was recognized for his own leadership skills and commitment to quality service this […]

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US airpower, integration on display at Royal International Air Tattoo

US airpower, integration on display at Royal International Air Tattoo

The U.S. Air Force sent 11 aircraft and more than 100 Airmen to participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, United Kingdom, July 15-17. The event allowed the Air Force and U.S. Air Forces in Europe–Air Forces Africa to integrate and engage with hundreds […]

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Skilled military soccer players are Air Force officers

Skilled military soccer players are Air Force officers

Two Air Force captains have much in common. Both fly in F-15 fighter jets; both are on the U.S. Armed Forces Women’s Soccer Team; and both said what attracted them to the Air Force and soccer the most is teamwork and camaraderie. The team competed in the 13th World Military […]

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Building future with innovative manufacturing

Building future with innovative manufacturing

Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron created the Air Force’s first Additive Manufacturing Team through the Hercules Innovation Lab in February. The nine-person team tackles supply chain issues, saving time and money by using reverse-engineering and 3D-printers to create replacement parts and new devices to assist units across Ramstein. […]

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Unterwegs – July 29, 2022

Unterwegs – July 29, 2022

ZWEIBRÜCKER STADTFEST (CITY FESTIVAL), JULY 29-31, CITY CENTER, ZWEIBRÜCKEN After a two year pause, the large city festival is taking place all around the city center. Food, drink, rides and music stages throughout the area. Don’t miss out on the largest city festival in the area. DISCOVERY TOUR IN ENGLISH, […]

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Garrison’s ASAP brings resiliency training ‘nuggets’ to Soldiers in KMC

Garrison’s ASAP brings resiliency training ‘nuggets’ to Soldiers in KMC

Nearly 45 Soldiers stationed at Rhine Ordnance Barracks and Sembach Kaserne participated in the weekly U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz’s Army Substance Abuse Program training on resiliency Tuesday. Since June 7, members of ASAP’s prevention team have been providing short sessions to Soldiers from 167th Medical Augmentation Detachment; 512th Field Hospital, […]

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Need for speed requires intense training

This summer’s blockbuster movie showcases some amazing feats by military aviators, pushing the envelope beyond 10 Gs and incredible combat maneuvers. But, initial military aviation training focuses not just on the Gs, but learning to control an aircraft, while also understanding the physiology of acceleration forces on the body. Being […]

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