• KMCC Construction Looking Up

    The Kaiserslautern Military Community Center is taking a major step towards completion. The Federal Republic of Germany has long recognized the unique issues of this project and is teaming up with the U.S. to jumpstart stalled construction by offering a special funding account to their German

  • Ramstein C-130s buzz around the globe

    The 37th Airlift Squadron is normally assigned tactical airlift missions; however, throughout the month of November the squadron supported strategic objectives in Algeria, Ukraine and Israel. With support from the 86th Maintenance Group, 86th Contingency Response Group and 86th Air and Space

  • Decorated C-130 flies final combat mission

    A 44-year-old C-130 from Ramstein with a Purple Heart and more than 29,500 flying hours flew its final combat mission Nov. 13 in Southwest Asia. Aircraft 63-7865, part of the 86th Airlift Wing and currently assigned to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, transported servicemembers and cargo between

  • 1st CMXS Airmen pay tribute to WWII vets

    Thirty-five members from the 86th Airlift Wing's 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron, including two local nationals, ventured out on a crisp and cold European morning to honor 10,489 of America's sons and daughters who fought in World War II, paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country and

  • Hobbins honored with 'Order of the Sword'

    The U.S. Air Forces in Europe enlisted corps bestowed its highest honor - The Order of the Sword - Nov. 17 on Ramstein to Gen. Tom Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, "Being placed in the company of the great Air Force leaders who have been given this award, really makes it humbling for

  • PA/VI merger: one year on, photographers learning journalism

    Ramstein photographers are training to become photo journalists as part of the multimedia and public affairs merge. The students completed an eight-week basic journalism course earlier this summer, and daily classes in news writing are now taking place, said Staff Sgt. Brian Hill 435th Air Base Wing

  • U.S. Air Forces in Europe command chief master sergeant retires

    After more than 30 years of successful service, USAFE Command Chief Master Sergeant Gary G. Coleman was honored Nov. 16 during a retirement ceremony officiated by Gen William T. Hobbins, commander of USAFE. Chief Coleman will bid farewell to the U.S. Air Force effective May 1, 2008. Special guests

  • The sound of the holidays has arrived

    You just know the holiday season is officially here. The air is brisk. Your cheeks are red. And, you can hear the sound of bells ringing as you approach the Ramstein Base Exchange and Commissary. It's the annual bell ringing program, hosted by the KMC Top 3. From now to Christmas, bell ringers will

  • KMC youth hits one outta the park

    Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig presented Maddie Byrd, a Ramstein youth, with the Major League Ball STAR award at game three of the World Series in Denver Colo. Maddie, 15, is the daughter of Lt. Col. Phil Byrd and Tammie Byrd. Maddison (Maddie) Byrd was announced as the first ever national winner

  • 1,825 days: 86th AES sets standard for responsible drinking

    The 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron has gone 1,825 days without an alcohol-related incident and recently celebrated this milestone with a fall festival for squadron members and family. The squadron was practicing 0-0-1-3 and responsible drinking before it became a reality and the cornerstone to

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