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  • Choice of a new J eneration

    Bigger, faster, stronger. That is what the United States Air Force has in mind with its new C-130J model aircraft, unveiled on Ramstein Nov. 9, and meant to replace the C-130E. With an extended cargo bay and added features, the C-130J is set to attack and execute any mission set in front of it.

  • DCCs show dedication

    'Dedicated' is the appropriate word to describe dedicated crew chiefs on Ramstein. A DCC is responsible for a C-130E Hercules aircraft. Their name is even printed on the side of the plane. The DCC is the manager of the aircraft. They are the ones who get the aircraft off the ground. The DCC is there

  • Postured to help: 3rd AF ready

    Third Air Force has developed a new, quick-response humanitarian assistance capability to support the European theater, and on Monday, they launched a 36-hour Humanitarian Relief Operation 9-1-1 exercise to test it. The exercise scenario challenged 3rd Air Force's and Team Ramstein's ability to

  • An Airman's take on joint operations

    The following essay, written by one of our best and brightest, Airman Matthew Dale, 3rd Air Force, depicts how important each and every one of us are to the joint fight. He competed for U.S. European Command Servicemember of the Year and I was particularly impressed with the quality of this essay

  • NATO's Toxic Trip 2007 exercise

    It was a toxic trip that will lead to better preparation against a full spectrum of threats. Recently, a 15-person combined Air Force and Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear team went to Karup Air Base, Denmark, to participate in this year's NATO Exercise Toxic Trip 2007. The

  • 86th MXG, 723rd AMS score excellent

    The Friday before the inspection, Col. Rob Burnett gathered the 86th Maintenance Group for a commander's call. "I have 650 assigned, and I have 650 miracles," the commander told his group. "I know you'll knock one out of the park." Col. Kyle Garland also pulled the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron

  • Ramstein Inns offers pet lodging

    The Ramstein Inns Temporary Lodging Facility is now pet friendly. Military personnel with pets, PCSing in and out of Ramstein, will no longer have to spend a lot of money to house their four-legged friends in an off-base kennel. In August 2001, Timothy Wible, now Ramstein Inns general manager, was

  • I am an Airman

    He provides high level/profile conference support and around-the-clock communication support for resident and transient distinguished visitors. He said he enjoys, "the opportunity to meet base leadership across Ramstein, as well as interact closely with multiple organizations throughout USAFE." Why

  • KMC counselors meet, discuss issues that face families overseas

    KMC substance abuse counselors, school counselors and chaplains will meet this weekend in Bad Herrenalb for the annual European Branch of the American Counseling Association, a non-profit professional organization to support counselors. "The purpose of the conference is to provide an opportunity for