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Av-Det Rotation: Great success

Av-Det Rotation: Great success

33rd Air Base, POLAND — Two weeks ago, approximately 100 Airmen departed Ramstein Air Base, Germany before landing at the 33rd Air Base near Powidz, Poland Oct. 19. On Oct. 24, Germany’s Robert Koch Institute designated the entire country of Poland as a COVID-19 high-risk area, subjecting it to renewed […]

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Virtual town hall prepares community for “lockdown light”

Virtual town hall prepares community for “lockdown light”

After a recent spike in COVID-19 cases across Europe, German officials implemented month-long measures Nov. 2 to ward off another wave. To bring clarity to the new regulations, 86th Airlift Wing commander Brig. Gen. Josh Olson and Command Chief Hope Skibitsky hosted a virtual town hall via the Ramstein Official […]

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Airlifter of the Week: Airman discovers WWII relic

Airlifter of the Week: Airman discovers WWII relic

Staff Sgt. Tyler D. Nelson, 86th Maintenance Group maintenance operations center senior controller, was recognized as Airlifter of the Week for his excellent work ethic and how he managed to potentially save lives outside of work with an innocent hobby. Nelson, a husband and father, is from a small town […]

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Ramstein postal operations makes mail move

Ramstein postal operations makes mail move

It’s no secret that the holidays at Ramstein Air Base bring increased traffic to postal operations. Family members in the U.S. are sending packages to loved ones, active duty members are ordering presents and taking advantage of Black Friday deals, and many are sending holiday greetings. Every year, the 786th […]

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jermaine Capalos, 4th Combat Training Squadron joint terminal attack controller, participates in close air support training to meet JTAC qualifications, during exercise BigFoot Nord 20 at Nordhorn Training Range, Oct. 9. The objective of BFN 20 was to allow the JTAC team to build partnership capacity and obtain career qualifications in a contested environment. Courtesy photo

4th Combat Training Squadron strengthens global alliances

The 4th Combat Training Squadron’s Joint Terminal Attack Controllers conducted close air support training with German, Belgian and Dutch forces at Nordhorn Training Range, Germany as part of BigFoot Nord 20, Oct. 5-9.

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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. Updated VAT services and locations Take advantage of the convenience of the newest VAT office on Vogelweh […]

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cameron Piontek, right, 435th Contingency Response Squadron air traffic controller, works with a Polish air force air traffic controller as a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft lands in a grass landing zone near Powidz, Poland, Oct. 21, 2020. Throughout 2021 Aviation Detachment Rotation, Airmen from Ramstein Air Base worked with Polish air force personnel by exchanging tactics, techniques and procedures to ultimately increase interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann)

Av-Det Rotation: strategic footprint

Each year, Airmen hailing from Ramstein Air Base participate in a two-week exercise in tandem with the Polish air force near Powidz, Poland. Known as 2021 Aviation Detachment Rotation, the exercise contributes to continued stability in Europe.

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Av-Det Rotation: COVID adaptation

Av-Det Rotation: COVID adaptation

         

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A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from Ramstein Air Base, is photographed shortly before engaging in a simulated mass casualty transportation exercise during 2021 Aviation Detachment Rotation near Powidz, Poland, Oct. 22. Training exercises in forward locations in Poland enable collective defense capabilities and provide the U.S. and NATO the strategic and operational breadth needed to deter adversaries and assure allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann)

AV-Det Rotation: 37 AS, 86 AES race against time

Personnel from the 37th Airlift Squadron and 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron participated in 2021 Aviation Detachment Rotation near Powidz, Poland. The exercise was in response to a simulated mass casualty event.

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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. NAF Sale Get ready for some awesome deals and fill the gaps in your home office, children’s rooms, […]

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