• POWs and MIAs remembered at ceremony

    As Airmen and Soldiers stood in the cold, they stretched, warmed their hands and hydrated to prepare for a run.A man's voice came over the loudspeakers."Physical fitness is key; it's a part of staying resilient and it's what got prisoners of war through hard times," said Col. John Shapland, 435th

  • Ramstein honors US Embassy members

    The roar from a C-17 Globemaster III's engines grew ever louder as it made its approach here under the cover of darkness Sept. 12. The aircraft carried the bodies of the four staff members from the U.S. Embassy in Benghazi, Libya, who died during an attack on the American consulate. Airmen of the

  • USAFE firefighter combat challenge creates camaraderie

    The 2012 U.S. Air Forces in Europe Firefighter Combat Challenge took place Sept. 15 at the USAFE Fire Academy here.To win the challenge, participants must complete several events with the fastest time. Each event simulates exactly what firefighters do in real life. "Teamwork is huge for the tandem

  • CRG conducts successful mission, builds Azerbaijan partnership

    Members of the 435th Contingency Response Group Building Partnership Capacity cell conducted their first initial operating capability mission with Azeri military forces in Azerbaijan Sept. 2 through 8.A traveling contact team of ten, consisting of 435th CRG Airmen and the USAF Europe Country Desk

  • Ramstein Rogues dominate Frankfurt, open season 2-0

    The Ramstein Rogues Division-II men's team beat Eintracht Frankfurt 45-15 in their second game this season at the German SportPlatz in Queidersbach Sept. 8.The Rogues dominated their opposition this week after a come-from-behind win against Frankfurt 1880 in last week's home opener. The Rogue's

  • 2012 CFC-O to begin Sept. 17

    This year's Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas kicks off Sept. 17 and concludes Nov. 16.The CFC-O is an annual event where service members and civilian personnel can contribute to thousands of charities that help those in need around the world. "We are kicking off this year's CFC-O campaign with a

  • AES Airmen test capabilities on new airframe

    Airmen from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron tested their aeromedical evacuation capabilities on a new airframe here Sept. 3.The civilian Gulfstream III, or G3, provides the range and speed needed to reach different parts of Africa and Eurasia in a day, something the C-21 and some of the

  • SEAC shares priorities, goals, advice

    "The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has four priorities that I make it a point to discuss when I speak to groups such as those here at Ramstein and in the Kaiserslautern Military Community," said Marine Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the CJCS, during his visit to

  • Rogues rock Frankfurt 31-17 in home-opener rugby match

    The Ramstein Rogues roughed up Frankfurt 1880 31-17 in a Division-II home-opener rugby match at the Queidersbach SportPlatz Sept. 1.After completing an undefeated 2011-2012 season in the Division-III German National Rugby-Bundesliga the team moved up to Division-II in the Southern conference.There

  • KMC Express Store officially opens for business

    The threat of rain did not stop the members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community who gathered at the new Army and Air Force Exchange Service KMC Express Store grand opening Aug. 31, here. A ribbon cutting ceremony with Brig. Gen. C.K. Hyde, 86th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Fred Hannah, AAFES

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