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  • Ramstein recognizes breast cancer awareness month

    In three minutes, about the time it takes to brush your teeth, three women have been diagnosed with breast cancer. To raise awareness, the month of October - National Breast Cancer Awareness Month -- is dedicated to educate women and men about the risks of breast cancer. According to the American

  • Ramstein sets the stage for expeditionary training

    It was a quiet, peaceful morning. Airmen were working hard to set up their living quarters, when suddenly, a bomb goes off. The Airmen drop what they're doing and race to find cover as the smell of gunpowder fills the air. U.S. Air Forces in Europe civil engineer Airmen participated in scenarios

  • Computerized testing available at National Test Center on Ramstein

    The first National Test Center in U.S. Air Forces in Europe is now open on Ramstein to the military community with the hopes of enhancing testing services. Providing nine testing stations allows Ramstein to join more than 1,300 NTCs at various colleges, universities, and military locations

  • Ring provides more than a workout

    More than 500 people from the Kaiserslautern Military Community gathered here Oct. 11 to watch U.S. military and German boxers go head to head in the ring. But before anyone could compete, all of the competitors went through a strict medical screening, said Edward Wilson, Vogelweh Fitness Center

  • SECAF visits Ramstein, discusses leadership priorities

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley visited with Airmen from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and toured the base here today as part of his first overseas trip since being confirmed secretary of the Air Force earlier this month. Secretary Donley, the 22nd Air Force secretary, visited with Airmen

  • Task force focuses on sexual assault

    Airmen of all different ranks and genders gave their input on sexual assault when the Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services visited Ramstein Oct. 2 and 3 as part of their assessment of the overall DOD program. "Findings from their visit here and at other locations will

  • The right travel documents go a long way

    Interested in doing some traveling while stationed here in Germany? Do you have the proper documents to travel? Active duty members stationed in Germany are not required to have a passport. However, individuals who would like to travel to other European countries may need one. Different countries

  • Americans compete in international shooting competition

    Kaiserslautern Soldiers and Ramstein Airmen had one shot per target using unfamiliar weapons Oct. 1 at the international shooting competition hosted by the German Police Academy here. "It was five targets and five rounds (of ammunition) - that's it - one shot. This was all standing - no switching

  • The Cartoon Cure

    Laughter and smiles filled the room on Thursday as eight members of the National Cartoonist Society visited the 435th Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility on Ramstein Oct. 2. The visit was part of a morale tour sponsored by the USO. "The CASF, which operates 24 hours a day and has performed over