Ramstein Air Base News

Airlifter of the Week: Money Matters

Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:25:34 GMT

Wheaton, recent Airlifter of the Week, takes every challenge his job throws at him in stride.

GACO helps Americans do life in Germany

Elke Sittel — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:14:00 GMT

The German-American Community Office is a free service for all citizens and residents in the area. It’s designed to help with things like understanding German policies, cultural matters, traffic issues, translation support, recreation information, and more.

Doc’s Medical Minute: Update on vaccine progress, COVID testing requirements

Col (Dr.) Ryan Mihata, 86th Medical Group Commander — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:27:00 GMT

Weekly medical updates brought to you by the 86th Medical Group commander.

86 MDG receives more COVID-19 vaccines

Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:39:15 GMT

This shipment is the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as part of Phase 1a of the COVID-19 prioritization plan and will primarily be distributed to first responders and select medical personnel.

Physical therapy: Run, walk, run again

Senior Airman Jennifer Gonzales — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:05:12 GMT

In all my life, I never thought I’d need physical therapy. Sure, I struggled with some aspects of exercising. Not everyone’s built the same. Despite that, I was still surprised when my shins and back decided to give out on me during a regular physical training session.

Town Hall talks schools, child care

Ms. Kelly Sanders — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:33:03 GMT

With the first few weeks of remote learning underway, Steven Sanchez, DoDEA East District superintendent, and Col. Robert Thompson, 86th Airlift Wing Mission Support Group commander, discussed base schools and child care during a Virtual Town Hall Jan. 14.

86 VRS slams brakes on wait times

Senior Airman Milton Hamilton — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:34:13 GMT

The 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron implemented a new innovative brake testing system that saves time and ensures the safety of military and local national vehicles.

86th MUNS Airman provides premier customer support

Senior Airman John R. Wright — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:35:20 GMT

An Airman assigned to the 86th Munitions Squadron was recognized as Airlifter of the Week for providing premier customer support at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 7, 2021.

Top leaders gain 'chief’ global perspective

Airman 1st Class Daniel Sanchez — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:31:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Unterseher, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 435th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, recently graduated from the Command Senior Enlisted Leaders’ Course at the Baltic Defence College in Tartu, Estonia.

521st AMOW: 2020, a year in review

Dr. Andrew Wackerfuss — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:40:00 GMT

As the first light of dawn broke on Jan. 1, 2020, no one could have predicted the course of the year. Despite the challenges and pressures, the Airmen of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing exemplified our motto “Depend on us!”

Southside Post Office delivers morale to base personnel

Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:11:39 GMT

At the Ramstein Air Base Southside Post Office, mail trucks arrive daily where packages are sorted into designated areas and prepped for pickup.

Let’s play it cool

Airman 1st Class Andrew Alvarado — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:22:36 GMT

Ramstein Airmen kept the mission going despite a winter storm at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 8,

Ramstein leaders discuss extended lockdown, COVID vaccine

Ms. Kelly Sanders — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:48:40 GMT

Leaders from Ramstein Air Base hosted a virtual Town Hall Monday to address Germany’s extended lockdown measures and the base’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

Doc’s Medical Minute: Update on COVID vaccine progress, flu shots

Col (Dr.) Ryan Mihata, 86th Medical Group Commander — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:32:33 GMT

Weekly medical updates brought to you by the 86th Medical Group commander.

786th CES keeps runways open

Senior Airman John R. Wright — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:10:56 GMT

Snow and ice were no match for the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron during a winter storm at Ramstein

691 COS boost morale with eSports tournament

Senior Airman Milton Hamilton — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:11:26 GMT

The 691st Cyberspace Operations Squadron held an electronic sports (eSports) tournament for U.S. Air Forces in Europe- Air Forces Africa Airmen.

Doc’s Medical Minute: Update on COVID, Influenza Vaccines

Col (Dr.) Ryan Mihata, 86th Medical Group Commander — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:51:04 GMT

Weekly medical updates brought to you by the 86th Medical Group.

New year, new due

Kelly Sanders — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:39:06 GMT

The financial boost Ramstein Airmen and Air Force civilians received in recent paychecks will be one more thing left behind in 2020.

Airmen receive initial COVID-19 vaccine

86th Airlift Wing public affairs — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:13:00 GMT

First responders and select medical personnel received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Jan. 4 at Ramstein’s Southside Fitness Center Annex.

Ramstein receives initial COVID-19 vaccine shipment

86th Public Affairs — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:08:42 GMT

The first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines arrived here Dec. 30, and inoculations are scheduled to begin in the coming days.