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  • A Paris Air Show visitor takes a selfie with an F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 17, 2019.

    Paris Air Show underway

    U.S. aircraft and Department of Defense personnel are participating in the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, France, which kicked off June 17, 2019.

  • GSU Airlifters of the Week put training to test

    May 23rd began like any other Thursday, but events quickly transpired which proved the day would be anything but ordinary. After a fire ignited on a back-up generator at Lajes, two professionals sprung to action.

  • Synchronizing services: EO, SAPR and SVC co-locate

    The 86th Airlift Wing Equal Opportunity office, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office and the Special Victims Council are relocating to Building 404, Room 2 on Ramstein in a collocated space behind the Dental Squadron.
  • U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Irving Locker, a World War II veteran who was assigned to the 160th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion, 4th Division, 1st Army, smiles for a photo June 9, 2019. Locker was part of the invasion force who stormed the beaches of Normandy 75 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh)

    Largest airborne operation since WWII commemorates D-Day 75

    The Joint Task Force Normandy conducted a commemorative airborne drop to honor the historic airborne operation conducted by Allied forces on June 6, 1944, just outside of Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 9, 2019.
  • A Douglas C-47 Dakota, nicknamed “That’s All Brother”, flies with a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, over the English Channel, June 8, 2019. The 37th Troop Carrier Squadron, the legacy squadron to the 37th AS, wore the “W7” or “Whiskey 7” markings during Operation Neptune, June 6, 1944. “That’s All Brother” flew operations during the invasion of Normandy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh)

    D-Day C-47, Heritage C-130J fly over Normandy

    A Douglas C-47 Dakota, nicknamed “That’s All Brother”, flies with a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, over the English Channel, June 8, 2019. The 37th Troop Carrier Squadron, the legacy squadron to the 37th AS, wore the “W7” or “Whiskey 7” markings during Operation Neptune, June
  • A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 61st Airlift Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., flies over Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport, France, June 6, 2019. The 61st AS’ lineage stems from the 61st Troop Carrier Squadron, who wore the “Q9” identifier during the airdrops conducted over Normandy during Operation Neptune June 6, 1944. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh)

    Legacy Airlift Squadrons return to Normandy 75 years

    W7. Q9. E5. 6Z. These may just seem like letters and numbers to some. But these were the letters and numbers painted on the noses of Douglas C-47 Dakota units to identify which squadron the aircraft belonged to. With accompanying white and black invasion stripes painted on the wings and tail, the allied forces were easily identifiable, as they began the largest seaborne invasion in history, storming the beaches of Normandy on June 6th, 1944.
  • A U.S. spectator, dressed in a WWII-era uniform, looks on at the activity and people around him in the village square of Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2019. This year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the liberation of Normandy. The events held in Sainte-Mère-Église were just a few of 55 events held throughout 40 different French communities honoring those that paid the ultimate sacrifice on June 6, 1944. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann)

    Ramstein Airmen, people of France remember D-Day together

    A U.S. spectator, dressed in a WWII-era uniform, looks on at the activity and people around him in the village square of Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2019. This year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the liberation of Normandy. The events held in Sainte-Mère-Église were just a few of 55 events held throughout 40 different French
  • A French child smiles for a photo following the conclusion of a ceremony held in honor of all airborne troops and flight crew that served on D-Day in Picauville, France, June 4, 2019. The ceremony’s guest speaker, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John B. Williams, United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa mobilization assistant to the commander, said how real the memories of D-Day are for families living in Normandy, France, as if it happened yesterday. Williams said it’s very gratifying to know the events that transpired 75 years ago will be remembered well into the future in large part because of the French effort to ensure the memories of D-Day remain eternal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann)

    Remembering D-Day 75 years later in Picauville

    Ten United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa service members paid respects as they attended a ceremony held to commemorate all service members that served on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at the U.S. Air Force monument in Picauville, France, June 4.

  • Ramstein wins 2019 CINC award

    The Department of Defense announced on May 31 that Ramstein Air Base won the 2019 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence.
  • Staff Sgt. Reynaldo Rios, left, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron Consolidated Personal Property Office quality control agent, shakes hands with Lt. Col. Carmen Jaime Hale, a CPPSO customer, June 3, 2019, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Due to the May to July “peak moving-season,” the 86th LRS advises movers call four weeks before moving to begin booking the moving process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

    PCS Blackout Dates; HHG Shipments at Max Capacity

    With the May to July peak moving-season upon us, PCS blackout dates could affect moving for some. Find out what to expect, how to minimize stress, and how to get moved out on time.
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