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Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Frey, command chief of Air Mobility Command, speaks to attendees of the 521st Air Mobility Wing commander’s conference Feb. 14 on Ramstein. Frey encouraged the commanders, superintendents and first sergeants present to remember the “I” — the person who voluntarily took the oath to defend and protect the United States.

AMC command chief: Remember the ‘I’ who took the oath

Photos by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore

Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Frey, command chief of Air Mobility Command, speaks to attendees of the 521st Air Mobility Wing commander’s conference Feb. 14 on Ramstein. Frey encouraged the commanders, superintendents and first sergeants present to remember the “I” — the person who voluntarily took the oath to defend and protect the United States.

March 2, 2017 ×

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Staff Sgt. Zachary Rodewig, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-5 Galaxy crew chief, explains the different aspects of maintenance for a C-5 aircraft to Senior Airman Earl Shelton, 721 AMXS aerospace maintenance technician, Jan. 24 on Ramstein. All Airmen within the 721 AMXS must be qualified on C-17 Globemaster III and C-5 aircraft. On average, the 721 AMXS inspects, services and repairs 30 aircraft in a single day as part of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing at Ramstein.

Walk a mile in maintainer’s boots

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

A bitter wind chases flurries of frost across the flightline, weaving around aircraft and stinging the faces of those who stand in its way. While many Airmen are still asleep in their beds, the Airmen of the 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron are already awake and reporting for duty.

February 2, 2017 ×

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Photo by Senior Airman Hailey HauxA 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman watches over an aircraft waiting to depart Ramstein. The 721st AMS is one of many squadrons that fall under the 521st Air Mobility Wing and is responsible for preventing accidents on the flightline.

Creating access, delivering hope, saving lives

by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

At Ramstein Air Base, a promise was made. It was a powerful vow comprising three simple words capable of impacting the lives of countless men, women and children around the world: “Depend on us.”

May 1, 2014 ×

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Senior Airman Kodi Jackson, 721st Aerial Port Squadron honorable transfer instructor, teaches fellow Airmen how to properly handle the transfer case of a fallen hero during a training course with an empty case Dec. 4 on Ramstein. Ramstein is the main hub for transferring fallen service members from the frontline to Dover Air Force Base, Del.

Delivering fallen heroes home

Story and photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the 721st Aerial Port Squadron, assigned to the 521st Air Mobility Wing stationed at Ramstein, handle the delivery and shipment of everything from munitions, aircraft parts, medical supplies and ration pallets to registered mail. Even though they handle many high-priority items, their most important job is also their hardest.

December 12, 2013 ×