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Photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike
Kevin Ormsby, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces in Africa long-term planner, poses for a photo Oct. 3 on Ramstein. Ormsby sustained multiple injuries, to include a severe brain injury, which grounded him from flying.

Pilot grounded, life rebuilt

by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

“I remember the ride up the mountain in the van,” he recollected with some effort. “I recall the room you get ready in. I had (my equipment), and I remember prior to putting on my boots. As far as I remember, I have never put on my ski boots in New Zealand.”

November 10, 2016 ×

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Maj. Gen. Timothy M. Zadalis, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa vice commander, speaks during a symbolic dedication ceremony for Gary Currie, an infant who lost his life in 1952, Oct. 16 at the American Kindergraves in Kaiserslautern. Joy Caffey, Gary’s mother, does not know where her son is laid to rest. Her family reached out to the Ramstein Area Chiefs’ Group, and they offered to dedicate a gravestone to Gary within the Kindergraves.

Mother’s love never fades, community never forgets

Story and photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In 1952, Joy Currie, a young wife to an Air Force master sergeant in Koblenz, Germany, was staying in Wiesbaden awaiting the birth of her first child, a little boy.

November 3, 2016 ×

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Military members race for PTSD, suicide awareness

by Senior Airman Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

After returning from a 2014 deployment, Staff Sgt. Aaron Nagy, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Ground Operations School joint terminal attack controller instructor, began looking for a hobby, an outlet to relieve stresses of the deployment, so he bought a four-wheeler. What he didn’t expect to find was a group of like-minded veterans who found that racing was a healthy way to relieve stress.

November 3, 2016 ×

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37 AS loadmasters: Piece to USAFE puzzle

Story and photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes
86th Airlift Wing Publics Affair

Thousands of feet above the German countryside, the loadmasters proceed to open the back of a C-130J Super Hercules as the cool wind gusts throughout the aircraft. They listen on their crackling headsets for the aircraft coordinates, awaiting to signal the jump master that it’s safe to step off the ramp.

October 27, 2016 ×

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Ramstein Airmen honor, maintain Kindergraves

Ramstein Airmen honor, maintain Kindergraves

Story and photos by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Approximately 30 Air-men assigned to the 86th Operations Support Squadron and their families spent their Saturday morning volunteering to clean the American Kindergraves Oct. 15 in Kaiserslautern.

October 27, 2016 ×

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Safety Corner, Oct. 28, 2016

Make adjustments for weather. When the weather is less than perfect, such as rainy, snowy or foggy conditions, use extra precautions when driving and follow guidelines for staying safe in the particular situation you are facing.

October 27, 2016 ×

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Take Note, Oct. 28, 2016

Halloween safety Little ghouls and goblins will be running around base Monday night for Halloween. Between 5 and 8 p.m., Jefferson Avenue/Illinois Boulevard, Ohio Blvd./New York Ave. and Michigan Blvd./Virginia Blvd. on Ramstein will be closed. Vogelweh will have no closed roads. Motorists are asked to be extra careful. Parents […]

October 27, 2016 ×

Features, Health

Workout smart: Nutrition first, supplements last

by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As Airmen strive to build muscle mass, increase speed and endurance, and improve overall health, supplements that are promised to provide drastic results can become the go-to for those looking to gain an edge.

October 27, 2016 ×

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Ramstein stays winter-ready with snow removal team

Ramstein stays winter-ready with snow removal team

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ramstein base operations run 24-hours a day, which means preparations have to be made and attention to detail is critical.

October 27, 2016 ×

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86 MSG DTC helps redeployers relax

86 MSG DTC helps redeployers relax

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Military members returning safely from a deployment generally come home to a happy occasion: smiling faces, balloons, flowers and warm embraces from family and friends.

October 27, 2016 ×