Feb. 23, 2021 Close to home: Airborne troops jump onto Ramstein airfield U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Squadron and 435th Security Forces Squadron set up a drop zone marker at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 18, 2021. Drop zone markers give paratroopers an indication of where it is safe to land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class
Feb. 23, 2021 In-person classes resume for many KMC students Many Department of Defense Education Activity students in the Kaiserslautern Military Community attended class in-person Monday, Feb. 22. This was the first day students were welcomed back in the physical classrooms after remote learning was initiated to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Feb. 23, 2021 Virtual town hall answers community questions Amidst a downward trend in local COVID-19 cases, the 86th Airlift Wing command team hosted a virtual town hall to discuss the current situation and answer questions from the community via the Ramstein Official Facebook page Feb. 18.
Feb. 23, 2021 Doc’s Medical Minute…Update on COVID vaccine, local case trends It has been a couple of weeks since my last article, and I hope you have been well. Lots of encouraging news from my perspective as schools are back in-person this week. It is important to note that throughout the pandemic here, we have not had any cases of COVID transmission between students and
Feb. 19, 2021 DTC helps redeployers transition home When service members are tasked to deploy there is a plethora of training to include computer, survival and combat training, in addition to all the administrative appointments.
Feb. 19, 2021 Brake check: 786th CES certifies barrier An annual recertification of the barrier arresting kit was conducted by the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron and 435th Construction and Training Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 9, 2021.
Feb. 18, 2021 Airlifter of the Week: Airman fuels fight Leadership from the 86th Airlift Wing recognized Senior Airman Josué Ayala Pérez, 496th Air Base Squadron fuels technician, as Airlifter of the Week, for his expertise and leadership.
Feb. 18, 2021 Joint service collaborations lead to successful jump ops on Ramstein airfield Despite the namesake, airspace remains a great untamable mass to the Air Force. Many favorable variables must come together to make a successful flight, and many teams must cooperate to make a successful airdrop.
Feb. 11, 2021 Not everyone wears the uniform The 86th Airlift Wing recognized Holger Kehrer, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron, engineering flight programs specialist, as Airlifter of the Week for his outstanding contributions toward housing and development projects.
Feb. 11, 2021 NDI Airmen get up close, personal with Ramstein aircraft Nondestructive inspections Airmen inspect various sections of aircraft for cracks and deficiencies.