• AF announces PT test enhancements to start Oct. 1

    Air Force senior leadership announced enhancements to the Air Force's Physical Fitness Assessment program, to be implemented Oct. 1. In a letter to Airmen Aug. 20, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III explained the results of the comprehensive review, highlighting the strength of the

  • Resiliency Day

    Members of the 86th Airlift Wing took time Tuesday to focus on four core concepts set forth by Chief Master Sgt. Of the Air Force James Cody.Mental: Approaching life's challenges in a positive way by demonstrating self-control, stamina and good character with choices and actions; seeking help and

  • Education office earns MAJCOM-level award

    During a commanders call, members of the Ramstein Education Office were recently awarded the 2012 U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Nathan Altschuler Outstanding Education and Training Program - Team Program Award.The award recognizes the office that provides service members the best

  • Ramstein outdoor rec named USAFE-AFAFRICA program of the year

    Ramstein's outdoor recreation program is named the 2012 U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa outdoor recreation program of the year, Aug. 8, 2013.Competing against all outdoor recreation departments in USAFE-AFAFRICAs here. Ramstein's own claimed the number one spot by continually

  • Soldier Ride

    A wounded warrior bike ride, comprised of riders from seven different countries raced around Bostalsee, Germany, Aug. 10 to raise awareness and lift spirits.Wounded warrior riders completed a 14 mile ride around the Bostalsee lake, completing a third day of biking around the German countryside.

  • Azeri leaders participates in AF fire rescue training

    Leadership from the Azerbaijan Search and Rescue and Fire department participated in a U.S. Air Force Fire Rescue Partnership Training course   provided by the 435th Construction and Training Squadron. This familiarization course provided them a chance to further military relations and improve the

  • Retired alumnus visits 1st CBSC to provide outreach

    Leaders from the 1st CBCS invited retired Chief Master Sgt. Gerald Richards, a 1st CBCS alumnus, to inspire their Airmen and answer questions on the differences between the units early '60s mission and current operations.After a year's worth of working around schedules and trying to pick the perfect

  • Town hall meeting discusses force reshaping programs

    Airmen were informed of force management reshaping options during a town hall meeting, July 31 on Ramstein.A general explanation of the voluntary force management program and the temporary early retirement authority program were discussed. The programs reduce overmanned career fields after an

  • Wing, family mourns loss of Airman

    An Airman from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing at Ramstein Air Base died in Maidstone, England, in the early hours of Aug. 6 and has been identified as Staff Sgt. Ryan D. Austin. The 25-year-old Airman from Corbin, Ky., was assigned to the 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron. The cause of

  • EFMP improves family care

    Recently, the exceptional family member program completed an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century event. The goal was to help improve education and identify family members who meet the enrollment criteria. Additionally, program managers aimed to help motivate families to start working on

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