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  • U.S. military participates in annual state fair with equipment, displays

    The annual Rheinland-Pfalz State Fair will take place June 26 to 28 in Ramstein-Miesenbach. Cities and union communities of the state of Rheinland-Pfalz, charity organizations as well as military forces will participate in the fair to demonstrate who they are and what they have to offer."The

  • Fathers make a difference

    Father's Day is a day we pay tribute to dads.  Perhaps we buy a card, make a phone call or get a gift honoring a dad in our life.  Dads of course come in all forms - a father can be  biological, adoptive , stepfather, mentor or teacher.Too often we overlook the importance of fathers in the lives of

  • What's behind the smile?

    A few years ago, I wrote an article about smiling.  I tried to make it witty and funny, in an attempt to enlighten the hearts of Airmen in Korea.  I ranted on how smiles were contagious and made people look more confident and attractive.  I argued that forcing yourself to smile can literally change

  • Ramstein students dive into Earth Day

    The 86th Airlift Wing Flight Safety Office provided a Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard demonstration April 16 for Ramstein Middle School students here.The show was one of several events for the sixth-grade students leading up to Earth Day, April 22. The demonstration included education on how the

  • Operation Jaguar; Ramstein youth 'deploy'

    Ramstein youth had an extra pep in their step as they stomped into the boots of their Airmen and Soldier parents during Operation Jaguar, a mock pre-deployment line held on the Air Ground and Operations Wing's 435th Construction and Training Squadron's silver flag compound here March 27.Upon

  • AF Special Victims' Counsel provides legal assistance, support

    If a sexual assault happens, it is crucial for individuals to know who they can turn to, where they can go and what help is available to them.April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The month focuses on ensuring Airmen and families are aware of the resources available to aid in the prevention of

  • Stars make small stop for big thanks

    Team Ramstein welcomed 10 celebrities to the base during the USO Spring Troop Visit, March 3. The tour is led by Adm. James Winnefeld, Jr., Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staffs, and includes Chuck Pagano, Andrew Luck, Dwayne Allen, David DeCastro, Diana DeGarmo, Ace Young, Dennis Haysbert,

  • RAB kicks off AFAF campaign

    The Air Force Assistance Fund kicks off its campaign Monday on Ramstein, and it will last through April 10.AFAF is a six-week campaign that raises money for the Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Enlisted Village, Lemay Foundation and Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation."We are challenged to be

  • Speed mentoring connects Airmen

    The Total Force Development Council hosted a speed mentoring opportunity at the Northside Chapel Annex for enlisted Airmen on Feb. 4. This quarterly forum has been the biggest thus far at Ramstein, with a total of 41 mentors and mentees in attendance.Twenty-one enlisted mentors spoke with junior