• German SWAT team conducts training on Ramstein

    Members of the German air force got the opportunity to train on a C-17 Globemaster III, here, Aug. 1.German troops used the chance to practice security measures, including hostage recovery, nuclear surety and other techniques to ensure preparation in case of an attack on an aircraft."We are here to

  • KMC Air Force Post Offices extends hours, increases efficiency

    The post offices on Ramstein and Kapaun have new operating hours and methods of operation that went into effect last month."We made a few changes based on responses we received from our customers," said Senior Master Sgt. Michael J. Parker 86th Communications Squadron, postal operations

  • We're Honored to Serve with You

    It is truly a remarkable honor to take the flag as your new commander. Cindy and I cannot be more proud of the team we are joining, and we are ecstatic to continue the amazing progress that General and Mrs. Welsh effected in their tenure here. We are blessed to return for our seventh United States

  • Ramstein Airman dies

    An Airman assigned to Ramstein died in his private quarters in the Community of Otterberg following a fire which broke out in the kitchen, expanded to the entire apartment and set the roof ablaze early August 5. The Airman has been identified as A1C Robert J. Hernandez from El Paso, Texas. The

  • 521st AMOW welcomes new commander

    Airmen, civilian and host-nation members of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing welcomed their new commander in a ceremony July 30 in Hangar 5 here.Col. Randall Reed assumed command of the 521st AMOW from Col. Kip Turain during a ceremony, officiated by Maj. Gen. William J. Bender, U.S. Air Force

  • Exercise Screaming Eagle IV continues, improves Poland, US, partnership

    Ramstein Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 86th Airlift Wing continue to train together along with Polish military members in exercise Screaming Eagle IV, here July 24th through August 3rd."Poland is one of our strongest and closest allies in the world and is a leader in Europe,"

  • Cadets discover new opportunities through Ops AF

    Ramstein hosted two groups of six U.S. Air Force Academy cadets each here over the past two months for Operation Air Force 2012.Ops AF provides both USAFA and AF Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets experience in the operational Air Force while focusing on different areas of cadet development.

  • General Breedlove becomes 35th USAFE commander

    Gen. Philip M. Breedlove took command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe from Gen. Mark A. Welsh III today in a change of command ceremony here.Presiding over the ceremony, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz praised Welsh's past accomplishments and Breedlove's future potential as the commander

  • 435th AGOW welcomes new command chief

    Members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing greeted their new command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Eduardo Mireles, who has been a part of their team for a month.As the command chief, Mireles advises the 435th AGOW commander on all enlisted matters as the highest level of enlisted leadership.Mireles

  • Munitions Airmen find new way to train

    Airmen with the 86th Munitions squadron have a new method of training for their mission, recently developed by Master Sgt. Daniel Clark, NCOIC of munitions storage. They use the inside of a bay that is set up like a normal warehouse, where Airmen practice storing/looking for various assets. The 86th

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