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  • Barrier maintainers support NATO Baltic air policing mission

    When an aircraft loses its capability to brake due to a system failure, there is only one thing saving the pilot and their aircraft from crashing off the end of a runway. That one thing is an aircraft arresting system. Luckily for the aircrafts and pilots of the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron,

  • Communications Airmen keep NATO's Baltic air policing mission online

    In a world that relies on email, instant messaging, text messaging, the internet and telephone communications, being off-line can bring a halt to day-to-day operations. Thanks to a team of Airmen deployed from the 1st Combat Communications Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, the 493rd

  • New years, new you

    After a holiday season with several opportunities to feast, many will use the beginning of the new year as a chance to get in shape and get a grasp on their personal eating habits.Ramstein's Health and Wellness Center makes it easier to commit and follow through with a healthier lifestyle change.

  • New 'bird' finds home with 76th AS

    A C-37A was introduced to team Ramstein and the 76th Airlift Squadron Dec. 7 to help increase the flying capabilities of the distinguished visitor mission here.The new aircraft is the military version of the Gulfstream V ultra-long-range-business aircraft and is the first C-37A to be stationed here.

  • Commander retires after 41 years of service

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen bid farewell to Gen. Roger A. Brady, the USAFE commander since 2008, who retired Dec. 13 as the longest-serving Air Force officer currently on active duty. "Being the commander of USAFE is really something - it just doesn't get much better than this," General Brady

  • Trash pick up changes during holidays

    The trash pick up in some villages of the KMC will move to different days due to the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays.On Dec. 25 and 26, the pick up of trash will move as follows:From Tuesday to Wednesday in Gerhardsbrunn, Lambsborn, Langwieden, Martinshöhe, Vogelbach, Bruchmühlbach, Buchholz,

  • Keeping this Holiday Season Fire Safe

    The winter holiday season should be a joyous time of the year. We enjoy eating, drinking and spending time with loved ones. Unfortunately, during this season fires and injuries associated with holiday decorating are much more prevalent. Each year, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimate of

  • 435th AGOW welcomes new commander

    The men and women of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing welcomed their new commander in a ceremony in Hangar 5 here Dec. 13.Col. John Shapland accepted the command from Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, 3rd Air Force commander, making him the second commander since the wing stood up in July 2009."It is a

  • USAFE welcomes new commander

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen welcomed a new commander this week with the arrival of Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, who assumed command during a ceremony here Dec. 13. "This command is in great shape," General Welsh said. "My goal is just to make things even better than they have been in the