by Col. Nancy Bozzer
521st Air Mobility Operations Wing commander
What is an air mobility operations wing? This is a great question — the same question that I asked myself when I was selected to command this unique wing. As Air Mobility Command’s sole representative for Team Ramstein, many may think we just operate the Ramstein Passenger Terminal, but our mission consists of so much more than that.
April 16, 2015 ×
Story and photos by
Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
With many languages around the world, communication can be a challenge between nations. One group of Airmen make it easier with the use of an international language — music. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch ’n Go ensemble works to spread joy and raise morale for audiences in deployed countries across Europe, Africa and other locations.
April 16, 2015 ×
Story and photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg
86th Airlift Wing
Public Affairs
A KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, supported the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron’s deployment to Europe by providing aerial refueling to A-10 Thunderbolt IIs March 23 to 27 above Ramstein.
April 9, 2015 ×
by Staff Sgt. Joel Reyes Rodriguez
569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron
Most people have probably heard the old adage, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Maybe they have spoken these words themselves in an effort to dissuade a bully’s attack, but in reality, we know that words can hurt and can cause damage.
April 9, 2015 ×
by Ikea Simmonds
Kaiserslautern High School
Slicing through last month’s competition in Europe has earned the Kaiserslautern High School culinary team a spot at the national competition April 18 to 20 in Anaheim, California.
April 9, 2015 ×
by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing
Public Affairs
Freinsheim will celebrate its annual blossom fest under the motto, “Cooking, Arts, Wine,” Saturday and Sunday. The wine growing community will present the new season’s wines, and visitors have the opportunity to talk to vintners. The I-Punkt Freinsheim (Tourist Information office) and participating wineries will sell wine passes for €12. This pass will authorize visitors to taste 20 wines in small tasting glasses on both days.
April 9, 2015 ×
by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing
Public Affairs
First was the silence, then anxiety took hold. There was nothing the 12-year-old boy could do, except hold his father’s hand and wait for the … boom! The jet flew past, and the audience exploded with excitement, screaming for the next performance. However, the child did not move. He only reached out toward the vanishing jet as if he could grasp a faded dream — and fly.
April 9, 2015 ×
by Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka
86th Airlift Wing
Public Affairs
If a sexual assault happens, it is crucial for individuals to know who they can turn to, where they can go and what help is available to them.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The month focuses on ensuring Airmen and families are aware of the resources available to aid in the prevention of sexual assault and the different types of reporting procedures available.
April 9, 2015 ×
Story and photo by
Tech. Sgt. Daylena S. Ricks
86th Airlift Wing
Public Affairs
Ramstein youth had extra pep in their step as they stomped into the boots of their Airmen and Soldier parents during Operation Jaguar, a mock pre-deployment line held on the 435th Construction and Training Squadron’s silver flag compound March 27 on Ramstein
April 9, 2015 ×
by Staff Sgt. Nancy Kasberg
American Forces Network-Kaiserslautern
I remember the day like it was yesterday — my heart beat echoed in my head as I attempted to dry my sweaty hands on my jeans. I was 21 years old, sitting in a Korean courtroom, waiting to be questioned by prosecutors. How I ended up here was unreal. Just a few months ago I was happy; I had a loving husband, amazing friends and arguably the greatest job in the Air Force, but the color in my world had been stolen.
April 9, 2015 ×