Aug. 14, 2020 Continuing the conversation: EO leads the way with diversity classes The mission of the EO office is to enable combat airlift capabilities and total team excellence through exceptional equal opportunity service, unrivaled leadership support, and promotion of a positive human relations environment. That mission has become more important than ever in recent months.
Aug. 13, 2020 786th CES Airman executes training through innovation, resourcefulness A 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman was awarded Airlifter of the Week for her innovation and resourcefulness in the execution of training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 6, 2020.
Aug. 11, 2020 86th AW welcomes new commander Service members of the 86th Airlift Wing welcomed their new commander, Brig. Gen. Joshua M. Olson, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 7, 2020.
July 29, 2020 On the air one last time with 86th AW leadership The 86th Airlift Wing command team reflected on their time at Ramstein Air Base during a final radio interview with the American Forces Network Kaiserslautern at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, July 24, 2020.
July 9, 2020 Airlifter of the Week: Leading the pack Many responsibilities fall on the shoulders of leaders, but it’s not always those who are older and wiser to fit such a role. At Ramstein Air Base, leaders come from all walks of life and may even show up as junior enlisted Airmen.
June 26, 2020 Juneteenth: Celebrating freedom, holding on to hope The 86th Airlift Wing Chaplain Corp teamed up with a local committee to create a space for healing for Black service members to share their experiences surrounding race.
June 25, 2020 86 VRS, Army expedite repairs Through innovation and resourcefulness, the 86th VRS has saved time and money by establishing a new partnership with local Army supply to expedite military tactical (M-series) vehicle repairs at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
June 17, 2020 86 MXS extracts C-130H fuel tank for training The 86th Maintenance Squadron removed fuel tanks from each wing of a C-130H Hercules ground trainer aircraft to use for confined space training. The additional hands-on training from the extracted fuel tanks is estimated to save the Air Force up to $700,000.
June 17, 2020 Fallen hero honored, memorialized at Ramstein Ramstein leadership and Kaiserslautern Military Community members gathered to honor and memorialize a fallen hero during a road dedication ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 16, 2020.
June 12, 2020 Remembering D-Day; ACE exercises help USAFE operations ACE is a developing concept of operations intended to ensure U.S. Air Forces in Europe are ready for potential contingencies by allowing forces to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen are postured to provide lethal combat power across the spectrum of