News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Since Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith, the military’s highest-ranking openly gay officer, came out in 2012, she has tried being an example of living authentically while also being a beacon of visibility to other Soldiers and their families. It’s been nearly a decade since the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, or […]
Two U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, conducted an Agile Combat Employment event in Guelmim, Morocco, June 16. The F-16s took off from Ben Guerir Air Base, Morocco, and flew a close air support mission at the Greir Labouihi range […]
Staff Sgt. Raphael Frost, noncommissioned officer in charge of aircrew flight equipment for the 86th Operations Support Squadron, was named Airlifter of the Week June 10 for his outstanding display of leadership and innovation.
Cleaner-burning jet fuels made from sustainable sources can produce 50%-70% fewer ice crystal contrails at cruising altitude, reducing aviation’s impact on the environment, according to research conducted by NASA and the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Ice crystal contrail formations can linger in the upper atmosphere for hours and affect the […]
With daily temperatures rapidly getting warmer and summer officially still a few days away, you may be asking yourself, “Where’s the air conditioning?” If you are new to Germany, or spent a summer (or three) here already, you likely already know that most German homes do not have central air […]
Arriving at a new post, especially on a first-time overseas move, can be daunting. But, a constantly updated and expanding phone app can help make PCSing a little easier. The Digital Garrison App, which can be downloaded on Android and Apple devices, provides users with secure access to facility information […]
The new Chief Master Sergeants were asked what milestone have they overcome in their Air Force careers and some advice for their Airmen at Ramstein Air Base, June 10. Biggest Career Obstacle: For me, my entire career was a series of milestones and each one of them had challenges that […]
Inter-European Air Forces Academy leadership were reunited with former graduates of the program during 2021’s Agile Combat Employment-focused European Partnership Flight at Kecskemét Air Base, Hungary, June 6-12. IEAFA alumni played an active role in supporting and leading several portions of the weeklong event. Bringing the IEAFA mission to life […]
The 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently launched a Professional Development Charter program to give their Airmen additional skills to succeed on a personal, team and organizational level. The PDC is a bi-monthly program that gives Airmen from the 86 LRS insight on what it means to be a leader. “The […]
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