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Airmen, family and friends congratulate Chief Master Sgt. James A. Morris, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, at the end of his retirement ceremony May 23 on Ramstein. Morris retired after 28 years of service.

86th AW command chief leaves legacy of lasting airmanship

Story and photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Core values, air power and followership are some things an Airman might think of when it comes to an enlisted leader with 28 years of service.

May 29, 2014 ×

Features

The Kindergraves are the final resting places for 451 American children of service members stationed in Europe during the buildup of the Cold War. The graves were decorated with American flags and roses before the ceremony.

Kindergraves ceremony held in Kaiserslautern

Photos by Senior Airman Hailey Haux

   

May 22, 2014 ×

Features

Photo by Senior Airman Brittany PerrySenior Airman Jared Flores, 86th Airlift Wing paralegal, completes his portion of the legal process at the Ramstein Law Center. Law center members strive to provide on-time, on-target legal advice and services to the KMC.

Ramstein paralegals provide on-target legal advice

by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

From ensuring families’ well-being before a deployment to providing protection against legal complications, Ramstein paralegals are there to help secure futures.

May 8, 2014 ×

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Ramstein boasts lottery of numbered units, heritage

Ramstein boasts lottery of numbered units, heritage

by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ramstein possesses a grab-bag of numbered squadrons, detachments and globally separated units. How these squadrons came under control of the 86th Airlift Wing starts back when the wing was first established.

February 13, 2014 ×

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Photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris BirdwellGreek Capt. Vasileios Mosios, 356th MTM (Tactical Transport Squadron) co-pilot, discusses the functions of a C-130J Super Hercules with Maj. Bill Tice, 37th Airlift Squadron instructor pilot, during Stolen Cerberus, a flight training deployment Feb. 2 to today designed to incorporate various training methods in order to maintain proficiency during deployed operations and increase interoperability with the Hellenic air force.

Team Ramstein participates in Stolen Cerberus

by Staff Sgt. Kris Levasseur
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

More than 150 Ramstein Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, along with U.S. Army jumpmasters, participated in Stolen Cerberus, a two-week flight training deployment designed to incorporate various training methods to maintain proficiency during deployed operations from Feb. 2 to today.

February 13, 2014 ×

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Photo by Senior Airman Jose L. LeonPilots assigned to the 76th Airlift Squadron taxi a C-21 to the runway before taking off Jan. 30 on Ramstein. The C-21s assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing provide passenger, aeromedical and cargo airlift capabilities around the world.

Safety, spirit, service

February 6, 2014 ×

News

Ramstein Airmen support RAF Lakenheath during tragedy

by Staff Sgt. Kris Levasseur
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Approximately 10 Airmen and equipment from the 86th Airlift Wing, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and other units from Ramstein went to Royal Air Force Lakenheath to provide assistance after an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter crash took the lives of four Airmen from the 56th Rescue Squadron Jan. 7.

January 23, 2014 ×

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Lt. Col. Thomas Westbrook, 86th Airlift Wing inspector general, listens to an Airman in the 86th AW Inspector General office Dec. 13 on Ramstein. The IG works to ensure all Airmen receive fair and equitable treatment free of reprisal or consequence.

General inspections lead to specific results

Story and photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

There may come a time when an issue arises that seems like it cannot be resolved through the chain of command. When that occurs, Airmen can turn to the office of the inspector general.

January 16, 2014 ×

News

Staff Sgt. David Lund, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, shows Staff Sgt. Rudolph Richards, 86th Airlift Wing chaplain assistant, a thermal imaging camera Dec. 6 on Ramstein. Richards spent the majority of his day talking with Airmen from various units to learn about their career and raise morale.

Healing through strong shoulders, open ears

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A thick fog fills the air covering any light brought by the sun. Rain begins to fall and along with it the temperature. Soaked and surrounded by the cold, thoughts of being away from family and friends creep in and any happiness left quickly disappears.

January 9, 2014 ×

Commentary

Ramstein Airmen: Excellence beyond reproach

by Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente
86th Airlift Wing commander

I have the greatest job in the Air Force. I have the privilege of working with innovative and professional Airmen who amaze me every day.

January 9, 2014 ×
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