Ramstein Air Base News

86th Airlift Wing conducts change of command, welcomes new commander

SrA Edgar Grimaldo — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:32:00 GMT

Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing welcomed Col. Denny R. Davies as the new 86th AW commander June 10 here.

435th AGOW Airmen honor D-Day legacy

Capt. Amber Kelly-Herard — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:27:00 GMT

On June 7, 2026, 35 U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, direct descendants of 435 TCG, parachuted into Normandy to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of D-Day.

EOD leads the way through adaptability, partnerships

Senior Airman Dylan Myers — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:25:49 GMT

When a suspicious package is reported, a call goes out across the installation. For most, that call means stop, back away and wait. To the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight it means the opposite. They move toward the danger. EOD is one of the most specialized career fields in the U.S. Armed Forces, and one that may not be as understood. Most people only see the badge or hear the title. What they rarely see is the deliberate, methodical thinking that happens before anyone takes a single step toward a threat.

37th Airlift Squadron, 86th Operations Support Squadron execute historic highway landing in Sweden

TSgt Cynthia Belio — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:54:00 GMT

The 37th Airlift Squadron achieved a historic milestone by successfully landing a C-130J Super Hercules on Highway 44 outside of Särestad, Sweden, marking the first U.S. Air Force C-130J landing on a Swedish highway system June 2.

37th AS: one man, one plan, one mission at hand

Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:12:44 GMT

Charlie Garcia, 86th LRS aerial delivery supervisor, spent the past several months sustaining a workload normally managed by an eight-person team. He has been supporting over 200 airdrop training missions for the 37th Airlift Squadron and helps keep aircrews mission qualified.

Ramstein Pharmacy modernizes prescription process with virtual queue

Senior Airman Olivia Sampson — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:14:01 GMT

The 86th Medical Group pharmacy is modernizing its prescription pickup experience by implementing a fully virtual queue system June 29 at the clinic here.

Airmen’s PSI, pressure starts inside at 86th Wheel and Tire Shop

Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster — Sun, 31 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Pressure has a way of introducing itself eventually. For a four-person shop responsible for keeping C-130J Super Hercules aircraft wheels moving back into Ramstein’s supply system, resilience is not measured by how often pressure appears. It’s measured by how the Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron’s wheel and tire shop respond when it does.

Airlifter of the month: Staff Sgt. Haley Jergensen

Senior Airman Brenden Beezley — Fri, 29 May 2026 12:42:25 GMT

For Staff Sgt. Haley Jergensen, 86th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate civil law paralegal, dependability means taking responsibility when teammates need support, when the mission grows heavier and when no perfect roadmap exists for what comes next.

Memorial Day 2026 Luxembourg

SrA Vaughn Weber — Fri, 29 May 2026 08:49:00 GMT

Ramstein Air Base Honor Guardsmen stand at attention during a Memorial Day ceremony at Luxembourg American Cemetery, Luxembourg, May 23, 2026. By holding the event at the Luxembourg American Cemetery, the ceremony created a direct link between today’s military and the individuals who made lasting contributions to the Allied victory in World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vaughn Weber)

Ramstein AB hosts 15th annual TACP memorial run

Airman 1st Class Michelle Sies — Thu, 28 May 2026 15:18:00 GMT

U.S. service members participate in the 15th annual Tactical Air Control Party memorial run at the Southside Fitness Center on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 20, 2026. The 24-hour run honored the TACP Airmen killed in training or action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Sies)

Kapaun Air Station unveils its new intel locker system

Airman 1st Class Michelle Sies — Thu, 28 May 2026 09:37:26 GMT

Kapaun Air Station leadership and post office personnel cut a ribbon during a ribbon-cutting

Ramstein AB hosts the Great American Spit Out 5k

Airman 1st Class Michelle Sies — Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:44 GMT

Kaiserslautern Military Community runners participate in the Great American Spit Out 5K at the Southside Fitness Center at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 16, 2026. The event highlighted the importance of physical fitness and health in maintaining mission readiness.

Consumer Notice: 86th MDG conducts tests for PFAS in water system

86th Medical Group — Fri, 22 May 2026 11:56:57 GMT

Sampling results of our water system were found to be above Department of War notification levels for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. The sampling results meet German drinking water standards, and the 86th Airlift Wing is assessing mitigation measures.

86th LRG Honors airmen, remembers Cuddeback's sacrifice

Senior Airman Dylan Myers — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:15:33 GMT

The 86th Logistics Readiness Group held their 2025 Annual Awards and 2026 1st Quarterly Award Ceremony at the Hercules Theater at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 18, 2026. The ceremony recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians while marking the 15th anniversary of the passing of Airman 1st Class Zachary Ryan Cuddeback.

86th AMXS navigates the temperament of maintenance

Airman Paden Lancaster — Mon, 18 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

The wind blows through the flightline carrying smells of fuel, rain and hot metal across rows of aircraft waiting for another day in the air. Beneath these wings, maintainers work with purpose, their hands are steady in the cold, moving with practiced precision as they inspect, repair and return these aircraft back to the fight.

Annual Kindergraves Memorial Ceremony connects KMC to peace and remembrance

Staff Sgt. Sabrina Fuller-Judd — Sat, 16 May 2026 11:21:00 GMT

U.S. and German Kaiserslautern Military Community members bow their heads in silence during the Kindergraves Memorial Ceremony in Kaiserslautern, Germany, May 16, 2026. The Kaiserslautern Kindergraves Memorial Foundation, which is co-chaired by the German-American Club Kaiserslautern and the Ramstein Area Chiefs' Group, was established in 1986 to maintain the memorial site, organize remembrance ceremonies and address family inquiries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

Defuse, clear, enable: Deterrent Viking sharpens EOD readiness

Senior Airman Dylan Myers — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:47:03 GMT

Explosive ordnance disposal Airmen assigned to the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted Operation Deterrent Viking II at Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 3–8, 2026. Operation Deterrent Viking brought together over 50 EOD technicians, strengthening EOD capabilities, from units across Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye; Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany; Aviano Air Base, Italy; Cape Canaveral, Florida; and NATO Allies from Slovakia and Belgium.

U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army join a nurse technician week panel

Airman 1st Class Michelle Sies — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:27:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army medical personnel discuss challenges during the nurse technician panel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 7, 2026. They discussed work-life balance and opportunities to pursue development within the career field.

Introducing the 435th Tactical Advisory Squadron

Capt. Amber Kelly-Herard — Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:19 GMT

The 435 Contingency Response Support Squadron was officially redesignated the 435th Tactical Advisory Squadron April 8, 2026, and a formal ceremony was held May 8, 2026.

Military Spouse Appreciation Day: Ramstein celebrates those who stand strong beside those who serve

Airman Paden Henry — Fri, 08 May 2026 13:23:00 GMT

Military Spouse Appreciation Day is celebrated at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2026. Military Spouse Appreciation Day first began in 1984 to show acknowledgement for military spouses for their strength, resilience and sacrifices military spouses make in support of service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman Paden Henry)