• AFAF helps Airmen in times of crisis

     The Air Force Assistance Fund was created to help raise funds in support of the Air Force family during times of need.AFAF is made up of four different organizations: the Air Force Villages, the Air Force Aid Society, the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation and the Air Force Enlisted

  • AFSO21 implements equipment swap

    As part of an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century initiative, a recent equipment swap program was implemented from Jan. 25 through Feb. 22.The main goal of this initiative was to find, share and redistribute office supplies between units instead of having them purchase new ones.During

  • OSS Airman exceeds standards, recognized among peers

    Tech. Sgt. Timothy Ledford, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, was honored with the aircrew flight equipment NCO of the year award for his outstanding accomplishments.  The purpose of the NCO of the year award is to acknowledge Air Force military, civilian

  • American Red Cross keeps you informed

    The American Red Cross provides support to service members and their families stateside and overseas.Ramstein's Red Cross responds to emergencies and disasters that happen to Department of Defense members or their families no matter where they are located. The organization relies on donations and

  • Wing inspection team ensures readiness, compliance

    The giant voice screams "Exercise, exercise, exercise!" The process begins, recalls start and Airmen ready their gear in preparation for the impending events. The wing inspection teams are the members responsible for the inspections that we constantly prepare for, supporting the commander's No. 1

  • Aircraft maintenance revamps process with AFSO21

    An Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century event took place from Feb. 25 to March 1, to mold the aircraft maintenance process, with the goal of improving 86th Airlift Wing aircraft availability.The AFSO21 program is a tool for the Air Force to improve its processes and increase global

  • CEG hammers competition during first quarter awards

    Members of the 86th Civil Engineer Group were presented several awards at this year's U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa first quarter awards ceremony.Winning five of eight awards, the 86th CEG proved they are leading the way in USAFE-AFAFRICA. The winners are:· Airman: Senior Airman

  • American, Ukrainian NCO academies exchange information

    Members of the Ukrainian military visited the Kisling NCO Academy on Kapaun to continue their professional military education operations and increase their knowledge in enlisted empowerment and leadership, March 3 through 7."This opportunity allows us to enhance the relationship by gaining different

  • COMUSAFE presents medal of distinction to German politician

    Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa commander, presented the USAFE-AFAFRICA Medal of Distinction to a German politician here March 8.Minister President Kurt Beck was honored for his commitment to partnership and his support to American Airmen while serving

  • BPC coaches Croatian Air Force on survival

    Members from the 435th Contingency Response Group building partnership capacity activity visited Croatian air force members at Lucko Air Base, Croatia, Feb. 18 through 22.The Contingency Response Group BPC team is comprised of 20 Airmen from 17 different Air Force Specialty Codes. These members have

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