News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Singer, songwriter, actor and social activist Harry Belafonte was in the Navy during World War II, dropping out of high school in New York City to enlist and contribute to the war effort from 1944 to 1945. At the time, the military services were segregated. Belafonte, a Jamaican American, was […]
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. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten The Baumholder “Iron Works” Library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks, is encouraging families to register […]
On Feb. 1, 1942, the heritage, honors and lineage of the “Mighty Eighth” sprung to life. The Eighth Air Force’s story began during World War II and continues today with a charge to conduct indefinite strategic deterrence anytime, anywhere in order to safeguard the United States of America. Eighth Air […]
Black History Month, also known as National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time to recognize the positive impact they’ve had on the history of the United States and the Defense Department. Black people have fought in every United States war, […]
Tech. Sgt. Latasha Smith, an Airman assigned to the 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, was celebrated as Airlifter of the Week, Jan. 27, after leading the assault against COVID-19 for over a year.
HOHENFELS, Germany – The storied lineage of the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade has taken them to the battlefields of Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan during its history, as the brigade trains constantly to maintain combat readiness for such conflicts. As part of the brigade’s focus on readiness, Task Force Lobos, 2nd […]
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — Pulling 5 G’s is just a normal part of Airman 1st Class Kelly Curtis’s day. Racing head-first down icy slopes reaching upwards of 80 mph Curtis is a member of the USA Skeleton team headed to the 2022 Winter Olympics to compete in Beijing. Curtis, […]
Tech. Sgt. Tommy Espinosa, 86 AW weapons safety manager, was selected as Airlifter of the Week Jan. 5 for his work as a weapons safety manager for the base.
The 86th Airlift Wing held its first Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony, Feb. 4. Civic and base leaders came together for the ceremony, marking the first time in the installation’s 70-year history that the program was inaugurated. The Honorary Commanders program is designed to build stronger connections between armed forces and […]
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