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  • Ramstein leaders stress vigilance, safety during holiday season

    As the days grow shorter and the holiday season continues, many military members and their families from the Kaiserslautern Military Community will enjoy the sights, smells, and tastes Europe has to offer as they travel, visit Christmas markets, or enjoy a New Year fireworks display.

  • USAFE Band entertains local community

    U.S. Air Forces Europe Band members entertain the audience during a Christmas concert at Kaiserslautern, Germany, Dec. 16, 2016. The performance aimed to celebrate the longstanding partnership between American forces and local nationals in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. (U.S. Air Force photo

  • Santa brings Christmas joy to Ramstein, its children

    At 5:30 p.m. the dark skies of Germany engulf the flightline here, with the only noise coming from within the dual-bay hanger. There, hundreds of families gather around waiting for the impending arrival of a very jolly man.Suddenly, the door of a C-130J Super Hercules opens. The sight of a black

  • Make a budget, check it twice

    With Christmas right around the corner, the time for holiday shopping is coming to a close and last minute shoppers are scrambling to take advantage of the last holiday deals without breaking the bank.Ideally, everyone wants to buy the best gifts for every person they know, but it’s important to be

  • Air traffic controllers keep eyes in the sky

    Maintenance keeps aircraft operating efficiently and pilots operate the aircraft, but while in the air, it’s the eyes on the ground that are critical to the safe operation of aircraft.

  • Fuels Airmen: the foundation of 86th AW’s mission

    Technology is advancing every year. It keeps us warm during the winter, cooks our food, and ensures transportation gets us from point A to point B. But no matter how far we technologically advance, we will always need fuel.

  • Ramstein hosts 2nd annual Elf Bootcamp

    Lucas Ybay, son of Master Sgt. Robert Ybay, 1st Combat Communications Squadron flight chief, watches snow fall around him during Elf Bootcamp at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 1, 2016. Elf Bootcamp is a Christmas celebration held at the Ramstein Community Center for children to get into the

  • 450th IS gives back to community

    Unconcerned with the excited clamor roaring around them, two figures stood quietly, silhouetted by the bright lights of the bowling lane in front them. With anxious anticipation, they held their breath and watched the ball glide swiftly towards the pins. Clang! Their shouts of joy burst into the air