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  • Ramstein Wings kick off 2016 AFAF campaign

    The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicked off after a tri-wing command team signed the initial document to start it March 21, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.The annual campaign is designed to allow Airmen to help others through the charities that provide support to Airmen, their dependents and

  • 23 nations attend aerospace medicine summit

    Medical professionals from 23 nations attended the Aerospace Medicine Summit and NATO Science and Technology Organization Technical Course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 14 to 18.The annual event is a joint effort between the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon's

  • 76th AS welcomes home redeployers

    On March 15, 76th Airlift Squadron Airmen and family members welcomed their members back to Ramstein after a 2 1/2 month-long deployment to Afghanistan.The 76th AS is responsible for providing aide six months out of the year throughexecutive airlift and aeromedical evacuation."We used to do this for

  • Simulating worst to do our best

    Emergency lights flicker in the cockpit, signaling an engine fire. The pilot knows that if he doesn't react quickly enough he could lose that engine mid-flight.The C-130J Super Hercules continues to sway from the turbulence caused by the surrounding, thunderous weather and dark skies. The pilot's

  • AF chief of safety visits Ramstein

    The Air Force chief of safety, Maj. Gen. Andrew Mueller, visited safety representatives and recognized their efforts at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 9, 2016.Gen. Mueller visited to check on how the 86th Airlift Wing's Airmen maintain safety throughout the mission.One of the most important

  • 86 MDG explains Zika virus

    While studies are ongoing, recent observations are suggesting that the incidence of serious birth defects may be related to infection with the Zika virus. Pregnant women or women of childbearing age who plan to become pregnant as well as their sexual partners are the focus population for the efforts

  • AMC commander, command chief visit 521st AMOW

    Gen. Carlton D. Everhart, Air Mobility Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Frey, AMC command chief, visited Airmen from the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing March 9 through 10.The visit gave Everhart and Frey a chance to see how 521st AMOW Airmen expedite the Air Force's global reach