News

Commentary

Mentorship is a two-way street

by Lt. Col. Scott Warner
386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron commander

As a young lieutenant, I had no idea what I was getting into when I joined the Air Force.

February 1, 2008 ×

News

Ramstein sends its Herk flying

by Staff Sgt. Kerry Solan
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

After an extended hiatus from flying, one of Ramstein

February 1, 2008 ×

News

Flight safety first

Flight safety first

by Airman 1st Class Amber Bressler
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Members from two regional flying organizations, Luftsportverband
Rheinland-Pfalz and AeroClub Saar, recently met with the 86th Airlift
Wing Flight Safety Office to exchange safety information regarding U.S.
Air Force aircraft and German civilian aircraft operating in the
airspace around Ramstein Air Base.

February 1, 2008 ×

News

Don’t trash your base

Remember these rules: Only on-base residents are allowed to use
dumpsters in the housing areas; trash should be put inside the
dumpster, not on the ground by the dumpster;  bulk garbage should be
placed outside the night before pick up, not earlier; bulk garbage
should not be placed on top of underground dumpsters.

January 25, 2008 ×

News

Polizei step-up alcohol checks for Fasching

During Fasching season there will be an increased number of traffic controls and DUI checks performed by German Polizei.

January 25, 2008 ×

News

National Guard pulls their weight

National Guard pulls their weight

Story and photos by Master Sgt. Scott Wagers
Air Force News Agency

Unbeknownst to most of Team Ramstein, a tri-state contingent of nearly
60 Air National Guardsmen finished a 10-week tour of duty Jan. 11, with
the 38th Airlift Squadron where they

January 25, 2008 ×

News

TRICARE Online – the future is here

TRICARE patients can now make a clinic appointment online 24 hours a
day 7 days a week at www.tricare.mil by clicking on Tricareonline.com.

January 25, 2008 ×

News

Ramstein Airfield Systems receives ‘Excellent’ rating

Ramstein Airfield Systems receives ‘Excellent’ rating

Ramstein

January 25, 2008 ×

News

Bronze Star recipient

Bronze Star recipient

Technical Sgt. Lorenzo Zapata, convoy
commander of 70th Medium Truck Detachment, 640th Support Battalion,
1144th Joint Logistics Task Force, was awarded the Bronze Star medal
downrange for meritorious conduct during operations in Southwest Asia.
Sergeant Zapata is deployed from the 435th Vehicle Readiness Squadron.

January 25, 2008 ×

Commentary

Why are we still in Iraq? One man’s view

by Col. Charles J. Westgate III
386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group commander

We all had many different reasons for joining the military, but since
Sept. 11, I know we all joined or re-enlisted knowing that we are at
war with the terrorists.

But, why are we still fighting in Iraq and putting our lives in jeopardy?

January 25, 2008 ×