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Sept. 19, 2024
Innovative mobile app streamlines airfield assessment for airborne operations

The U.S. Air Force has introduced a new tool designed to streamline the process of assessing and certifying airfields for aircraft landings, particularly in austere environments. Developed by members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Innovation Team, the new mobile application enhances
Sept. 17, 2024
Understanding African Swine Fever, potential risks

Recent reports of African Swine Fever, a viral infection exclusively affecting domestic and feral pigs, being present in Germany has brought many pause for concern. Although it is not a risk to humans or other animals, there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to the illness.
Sept. 16, 2024
Ramstein remembers POW/MIA during 24 hour walk/run

U.S. Airmen participate in the POW/MIA at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 12, 2024. The event spanned from Sept. 12-13, 2024, and honored those who were held captive and returned, as well as those who remain missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert L. McIlrath)
Sept. 10, 2024
Airman awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement

The critical care expertise of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Parker, 86th Medical Squadron surgical services superintendent, was pivotal to the safe transportation of 11 multi-national and joint service members, including three ventilated critical care patients, eight non-critical patients and
Sept. 5, 2024
Thracian Summer 24: Another Great Year!

U.S. Airmen with the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and U.S. Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group from Stuttgart, Germany, participated in exercise Thracian Summer 24 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug. 19 - Aug. 29, 2024.
Sept. 4, 2024
All play no foul: 86th AW gets competitive for sports day

Ramstein Air Base Honor Guard members wait for the opening ceremony to begin during the second annual 86th Airlift Wing Sports Day, Aug. 29, 2024, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Units all across the 86th AW competed with one another in various sports such as basketball, kickball, ultimate frisbee
Aug. 27, 2024
“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

A new monument was unveiled during a memorial service honoring the American aviators of a B-17G Flying Fortress that crashed during World War II in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024.
Aug. 27, 2024
NATO allies join forces during EAAC to enhance multinational readiness

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - The European Airborne Airlift Conference brought together members of five NATO medical teams for training from August 26-29, 2024, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The EAAC initiative involves our NATO partners by exchanging knowledge and strategies to increase
Aug. 27, 2024
Getting to know new 86 AW commander: A conversation with Brig. Gen. Williams

As U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, takes the helm of the Global Gateway, she is eager to share her personal values, leadership philosophies and resiliency tips and tricks to Airmen and their families under her command.
Aug. 22, 2024
U.S. military medical service members celebrate over 200 years of service

Approximately 300 U.S. military service members from the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines celebrated over 200 years of military medicine at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Aug. 21, 2024.

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