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  • CRG fills multifaceted role in Romania

    In the 2,500 year-old Black Sea coastal city of Constanta, Romania, the 86th Contingency Response Group is accomplishing what is typically done collectively by Airmen around the world: off-station training with fellow Air Force units, joint exercises with sister service and acting as humanitarian

  • Ramstein trains in Romania

    Night vision goggles, low-level formation flights and air drops were all training objectives accomplished during the 86th Airlift Wing's Carpathian Summer '07 exercise. Approximately 130 Airmen from the 86th Contingency Response Group, 86th Maintenance Group, 86th Operations Group, 86th Air and

  • Air Force 60th Anniversary Celebration

    Come out and celebrate the Air Force's 60th anniversary Aug. 11 from noon to 8 p.m. at Ramstein's Hangar 1, Ramp 2. The event is open to all ID card holders. For your enjoyment there will be aircraft static displays, history displays, food vendors, performances by USAFE bands, a children's booth,

  • Qualifications for Kosovo Campaign Medal

    Servicemembers who participated in or were in direct support of Kosovo operations within established areas of eligibility may be awarded the Kosovo Campaign Medal and campaign streamers for their accomplishments. The award was established by President Clinton in May 2000. Individuals authorized the

  • C-130 may appear closer

    A Ramstein vehicle is on the move on the flightline July 25. Ramstein's flightline is one of the busiest in the Air Force, with personnel working around the clock. There were 3,800 takeoffs and landings at Ramstein's airfield in 2006.

  • Project Care

     The event was attended by 125 family members and was the first time the Airman & Family Readiness Center offered "Celebrating with You" to honor those birthdays and anniversaries that often take place during the course of a deployment. Also in attendance were several squadron commanders, a

  • Behind the scenes with the 86th Maintenance Operations Squadron

    The 86th Maintenance Operation Squadron is about more than wrench-turning. It's much more technical than you think. Maintenance operation control, maintenance training, analysis, plans and scheduling and engine management make up the core focus of the 86th MOS mission. With limited manning, due to

  • Cancer survivor’s wish to visit Ramstein

    On Dec. 22, 2005, Jordan Perry was diagnosed with Hodgkin's cancer. His discovery began the morning he woke to find a small bump on the back of his neck. Jordan, not thinking much of the bump, casually asked his father if he saw the knot. His dad saw it and scheduled Jordan for an appointment to get

  • New peformance report forms approved

    Officers, enlisted rated on streamlined forms Air Force officials recently approved a new, streamlined performance report form for all Airmen. The new forms will have fewer lines for bullets and will include a section that reflects an Airman's performance on their annual fitness test. The Air Force

  • 86th AW wins outstanding unit award for second year

    Brig. Gen. Rich Johnston, KMC and 86th Airlift Wing commander, announced at his commander's call July 20 that the 86th AW was awarded the U.S. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the second year in a row. The award is for every one assigned to the wing from Nov. 1, 2005 to Dec. 31, 2006, said