• COVID-19 ops: Reaching new heights

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to 86th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department rappel a structure during a rescue certification course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 28, 2020. The 86th CES firefighters practiced changing ropes after finding obstructions in their ropes, while ascending and

  • COVID-19 ops: 721 APS maintains readiness

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron prepare to load a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2020. The 721st APS Ramp Services ensure Ramstein's airborne cargo and passengers arrive safely at their destination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior

  • 8 EAMS Airmen execute rapid global mobility during COVID-19 pandemic

    Airmen with the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, are an integral part of the logistics and supply chain both in and out of the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. If a mission-critical piece of equipment or a service member needs moved, 8 EAMS is more

  • Staying the course: Virtual school tips

    Upon host nation physical distancing directives amidst COVID-19, KMC leadership ordered self-isolation in mid-March, requiring many families to adapt to virtually schooling their children.

  • Ramstein begins phased reopening

    When the U.S. Department of Defense moved into Health Protection Condition Charlie at the end of March, Ramstein shut down nonessential facilities to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019. Now, 86th Airlift Wing leadership aims to begin a phased approach back to normal operations.

  • ASACS supports students, parents, families

    Adolescent Support and Counseling Services offers confidential, HIPPA-compliant telehealth services and virtual psychoeducation for middle-to-high school students, parents and families.

  • Fact Check: Dangers of COVID-19 misinformation

    Coronavirus disease 2019 is not simply a pandemic. It’s quickly become known as an “infodemic.” With the ease of posting and sharing, it’s become more difficult than ever to parse what’s real and what’s false.

  • Ramstein AB Command Post: Nerves of the 86th

    The base command post is the central point for mission operations, its nervous system. Command Post specialist ensure operations and communications run efficiently and effectively under any circumstance.

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