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App for military resources available to service members, families

App for military resources available to service members, families

The “My Military OneSource” mobile app is now available for service members and their families for free by downloading it on Google Play or Apple’s App Store. The purpose of Military OneSource is to put as many resources as possible in one place, so people have an easier time finding […]

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

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Nodal Lightning enhances rapid global mobility

Nodal Lightning enhances rapid global mobility

The 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing conducted its second iteration of exercise Nodal Lightning at Ramstein Air Base and several geographically separated units from Oct. 19-24. Exercises such as Nodal Lightning enable the 521st AMOW to test future operating concepts and clearly define assets and manpower that can be transported […]

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Features, Health

RHCE co-hosts physical readiness training leadership course

RHCE co-hosts physical readiness training leadership course

Trainers from Regional Health Command Europe, U.S. Army Europe, and Installation Management Command Europe recently conducted a pilot physical readiness training leadership course at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. The course was designed to educate, enable, and empower leaders to effectively plan and lead PRT for their local unit with an […]

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Ops Never Stops: 86 OSS secures rapid mobility, professional airlift

Ops Never Stops: 86 OSS secures rapid mobility, professional airlift

The 86th Operations Support Squadron secures the 86th Airlift Wing rapid mobility and professional airlift mission by maintaining and ensuring the diverse array of capabilities necessary for seamless aircraft movement at Ramstein Air Base. Comprising more than half of the squadron, the Airfield Operations Flight is responsible for the safe […]

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Features, Health

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alyssa Green, 86th Medical Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of hematology, labels samples at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2020. The 86th Medical Group is the largest medical group in the United States Air Forces in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)

Ramstein humanitarian efforts: Medical prowess

The 86th Medical Group is the largest Air Force clinic and largest USAFE medical group, and provides medical support worldwide as part of their mission.

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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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Community, News

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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