Remembering D-Day: Honoring the fallen
Six C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to Ramstein Air Base, flew over the beaches of Normandy, France, June 6, during the 77th anniversary of D-Day.
Six C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to Ramstein Air Base, flew over the beaches of Normandy, France, June 6, during the 77th anniversary of D-Day.
After 22 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, Master Sgt. Daniel Williams, a career security forces member, will retire in June — but that is not where this family’s story of service ends. Williams’ son, Ethan, enlisted in the Air Force a few weeks prior, continuing his father’s […]
Lives depend on U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ontario Conyer doing his job. As 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company’s shop foreman and Senior Jumpmaster, Service Member safety is a primary objective. “I am held responsible for all paratroopers on the aircraft,” he confirmed. Conyer is the Aerial Delivery Noncommissioned Officer […]
Michael Heinz, a civilian shop supervisor from the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron paint and sign shop, was named Airlifter of the Week May 27, for his innovation and creativity.
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. The bazaar is back with vendors from across Europe! Shop the Destination Bazaar Escape, June 18-20 and take advantage […]
Open communication is key to the success of any working relationship; however, due to COVID-19, the ability to travel and meet face-to-face has become limited, making leaders rely on communication through video teleconference capabilities. Ensuring the U.S. Air Force keeps the lines of communication open with its allies and African […]
The 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing conducted its first Nodal Lightning exercise of 2021 at Ramstein AB and geographically separated units across the European theater from May 17-20. “We integrate all our units through live, virtual and constructed events, taking into consideration the dynamics of each unit’s unique location,” said […]
Operation Stolen Cerberus VIII, a bilateral training event between Hellenic armed forces and U.S. military members, concluded on May 23. The successful two-week training featured multiple events, including low-level defensive flying maneuvers, cargo air-drops, combat offloads for cargo pallets, attempted mid-flight interception simulations and emergency medical evacuations. “Through this exercise, […]
The 435th Contingency Response Group executed the opening and operating of an airfield after joint forcible entry into Cheshnegirovo Airfield, Bulgaria, during exercise Swift Response 21, May 11-12.