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  • Allied Strike 2011 kicks off in Germany

    Allied Strike 2011, the largest joint terminal attack controller and close-air-support exercise in Europe, kicked off here this morning with an opening ceremony which included three airmen jumping out of a C-130J Super Hercules and a welcome address by the commander of the 4th Air Support Operations

  • 86th LRS helps Marines, Soldiers stay combat ready

    The 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron loaded up a KC-130J with seven tons of containers and heavy equipment here for the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 (VMGR-252) "Otis" to drop in Germany June 20 through 21.According to the crew of nine, without this specific training their ability

  • Ramstein East Gate closure, construction schedule

    The Ramstein East Gate is scheduled to be closed from July 1 at 8 p.m.through July 5 at 4 a.m. The closure will mark the beginning of an ongoing, dynamic construction project on county road L369 scheduled between July 1 and Aug. 14. The project will significantly impact traffic to and from the

  • Vogelweh main gate to close June 28

    The main gate at Vogelweh will close at 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, due to construction of a new sports field. Traffic will be re-routed to enter and exit the base off of highway B270 through the old base exchange parking lot. The temporary gate will be used until the new entry gate off B270 is

  • COMUSAFE visits 86th AW, emphasizes pride, accountability

    Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, Chief Master Sgt. David Williamson, USAFE command chief, and their spouses visited the Airmen of the 86th Airlift Wing Jun. 15, to see firsthand the different capabilities the unit brings to the fight."You do phenomenal work," General

  • USAFE, NATO bands rock German city

    Cloudy skies and a light rain couldn't keep more than 9,000 spectators away from the Fritz-Walter Stadion in Kaiserslautern, Germany, for the 22nd annual NATO Musikfestival Saturday. "It has been a wonderful opportunity to travel to Germany and perform in an arena this size," said Airman 1st Class

  • Voting Assistance Office opens doors in preparation for local elections

    The Ramstein Voting Assistance Office here has recently opened its doors to help assist United States servicemembers and civilians living in the local area to register for elections.Those interested and needing assistance can walk into the VAO located inside the finance building inside the same