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  • Canadian Navy petty officer first class Yvonne Keneford,(left) North Atlantic Treaty Organization staff assistant, and Maria Moore, military spouse pose for a photo for Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 17, 2018. In honor of BCAM, two courageous women told their stories of pain and perseverance in their battle with breast cancer.

    Two women, their fight against breast cancer

    In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, two courageous women tell their stories of pain and perseverance in their battle with breast cancer.
  • A U.S. Airman clears out his weapon during an active shooter exercise at Ramstein Airman Leadership School on Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Oct. 16, 2018. During the exercise safety of all participants was a primary concern. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

    KMC Airmen practice active shooter response

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron and the 86th Security Forces Squadron conducted an active shooter response exercise at the Ramstein Airman Leadership School on Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Oct. 16, 2018.
  • U.S. Airmen and family members gathered for a Town Hall to engage in community discussion about youth-related programs ranging from child care to youth sports offered on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 10, 2018. The Child Development Center, School Age Care, Family Child Care, and Youth Programs are currently interested in hiring individuals willing and qualified to join the current team of professionals.

    Town Hall info online at new website

    Information, feedback, and answers to questions raised from a Child and Youth Programs Town Hall are available on a revamped website that aims to streamline communication, said Ramstein officials.
  • Airman 1st Class Blake Duty, 86th Dental Squadron periodontal technician, sits in a dental chair to show what patients would experience during a routine teeth cleaning. The on base dental clinic provides examinations and cleanings once per year for active duty military, unless a patient has other periodontal needs.

    Smile, it's dental hygiene month

    Dental Hygiene month is an effort to celebrate the work dental hygienists do and helps raise awareness on the importance of good oral health.
  • Members of Team Ramstein and the U.S. State Department escort Andrew Brunson, a U.S. pastor who had been held by the Turkish judiciary for two years, to a C-37 aircraft on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 13, 2018. Working with the State Department, a host of Airmen from Team Ramstein facilitated Pastor Brunson's safe travel back home to the U.S. (Courtesy photo)

    Professional Airlift: A Team Sport

    Just before 1 a.m. (7 p.m. EDT) on Saturday, Oct. 13, a Ramstein-assigned C-37 delivered Andrew Brunson to his first stop on a return trip to the United States. Brunson, a U.S. pastor who lived and ministered in Turkey, had been held by the Turkish judiciary for two years following the attempted coup in 2016.
  • Competitors in The Amazing Base participate in a game of bean-bag toss as part of the many tasks and obstacles held throughout the event on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 10, 2018. The event allowed competitors to familiarize themselves more with the layout of Ramstein Air Base through healthy competition, exercise and trivia.

    The Amazing Base provides healthy competition

    Fifteen teams of four participated in the annual Amazing Base competition which showcased obstacles strewn across base that encouraged team-work, problem-solving and exercise on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 10, 2018.
  • U.S. Air Forces in Europe Fire Academy members assigned to the 435th Construction and Training Squadron hosted a burn training simulation during a USAFE NATO Firefighter partnership course with Latvian and Lithuanian air force firefighters Oct. 10, 2018.

    U.S. and NATO firefighters forge through the flames

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe Fire Academy members assigned to the 435th Construction and Training Squadron hosted a burn training simulation during a USAFE NATO Firefighter partnership course with Latvian and Lithuanian air force firefighters Oct. 10, 2018.
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Hamblen, 37th Airlift Squadron standards and evaluations chief, speaks to a French C-130J Super Hercules aircraft pilot on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 3, 2018. The 37th AS took an active role in assisting the French air force with their transition to the C-130J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

    Ramstein Airmen assist French forces with Super Hercules transition

    In today’s coalition environment, developing strong ties between partner nations is of utmost importance. Team Ramstein Airmen worked with French airmen to pass along valuable information and tactics in regards to the French air force’s newest C-130J Super Hercules.Staff Sgt. Matthew Fry, 37th AS evaluator loadmaster, met with a loadmaster assigned
  • Elke Sittel, 86th Airlift Wing Host Nation official, smiles as she holds her recognition plaque during the 35th Annual German-American Day celebration in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Oct. 6, 2018. Sittel was recognized for her accomplishments in regards to trans-Atlantic relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass)

    Ramstein, community partners celebrate German-American friendship

    Ramstein Air Base leadership joined community partners in celebrating German-American Day at a ceremony in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Oct. 6, 2018.Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, noted the strong history of German-American friendship through the years to include events as far back as the Berlin Airlift and how Ramstein’s
  • An Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group directs an F-16 Fighting Falcon to a designated refueling spot during exercise Temperate Ace on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 4, 2018. Temperate Ace focused on exercising the ability to generate strike package support with bare minimum equipment and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

    435th CRG demonstrates strike package support concept

    At any moment, in the modern dynamic warfighting environment, anything can happen; and the U.S. Air Force knows flexibility is the key to airpower. This flexibility is forged by Airmen through constant innovation and training.
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