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Passengers depart from an aircraft in the Ramstein Passenger Terminal at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 9, 2020. As part of COVID-19 guidelines, all visitors are required to wear face coverings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

721 APS maintains flight excellence during COVID-19

With flight times, delays, and seating arrangements, travel by plane can be a monumental task to manage on its own. Add a global pandemic and one may just burst under the strain. Fortunately, the Airmen of the 721st Aerial Port Squadron are here to help. Since March, members of the […]

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Airlifter of the Week: Achievement through acquirement

Airlifter of the Week: Achievement through acquirement

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Devin Dailey, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron sortie support assistant flight chief, earned Airlifter of the Week at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 16, 2020. Dailey was recognized for repurposing $400,000 worth of equipment at no cost to his unit. “We stood up a program to support […]

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86 AES concludes NPC-L training with proof-of-concept flight

86 AES concludes NPC-L training with proof-of-concept flight

           

January 8, 2021 ×

Community, Features

Host Nation Office promotes community cohesion, German relations

Host Nation Office promotes community cohesion, German relations

Ramstein Air Base operates under a unique agreement with Germany. The base sits on German national territory, provided to U.S. forces for exclusive use under a stationing contract between the Federal Republic of Germany and the United States. What makes the relationship unique is the contract can be terminated by […]

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Community, Events

Community Events

Community Events

Due to recently announced 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. Holiday Dinner To-Go at the Rheinlander Get your premade holiday dinner! Enjoy time with your loved ones […]

December 18, 2020 ×

Features, Health

Members of the 86th Medical Group Public Health flight pose for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 20, 2020. Public health officials contact trace positive COVID-19 patients and isolate them to protect the public from further exposure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

COVID-19: Then and now

In the eight months since COVID-19 arrived on base, Ramstein has come a long way. In March the base confirmed its first case, marking a step into uncharted territory. Operations had to be flexible to prevent the spread of the virus.

December 18, 2020 ×

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joshua Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, left, poses for a photo with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marquette Richardson, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron facility excellence leadership team noncommissioned officer in charge, center, and 86th AW Command Chief Master Sgt. Hope Skibitsky, during an Airlifter of the Week ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 23, 2020. Airlifter of the Week is a program that recognizes Airmen who go above and beyond in making the 86th Airlift Wing the World's Best Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton)

Airlifter of the Week: Airman encourages excellence

The 86th Airlift Wing recognized Staff Sgt. Marquette Richardson, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron facility excellence leadership team noncommissioned officer in charge, as Airlifter of the Week, for his leadership and attention to detail.

December 18, 2020 ×

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A C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft is placed on aircraft jacks at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 11, 2020. Airmen from Incirlik AB, Rota AB, Sapngdahlem AB and Ramstein AB used the aircraft, which is assigned to Dover AFB, Delaware, to learn how to provide effective maintenance to the airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)

A day in the life, 721st AMS

Airmen from the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing hosted a training event at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 11. They hosted units from Incirlik AB, Rota AB and Spangdahlem AB. Maintenance crews trained on specific engine repairs to as well as lifting a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft.

December 18, 2020 ×

Community, KMC Notices

Attention: JFK, LBH expand service hours

Attention: JFK, LBH expand service hours

The Jawbone Flight Kitchen at Ramstein and the Lindberg Hof Dining Facility at Kapaun Air Station have expanded their hot meal service hours to better suit customers. “The decision to expand the Flight Kitchen is based off normal customer supply and demand,” said Master Sgt. Kyle C. Todd, 786th Force […]

December 18, 2020 ×

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Asian Hornets:  A new pest of concern for Europe and the US

Asian Hornets: A new pest of concern for Europe and the US

The Asian hornet, also known as the yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina), is a species of hornet indigenous to Southeast Asia. They are slightly smaller than the European hornets and are generally much darker brown or black with distinctive yellow legs. (Note: This insect is not to be confused with the […]

December 18, 2020 ×