USAFE-AFAFRICA medical units conduct EMEDS

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa medical units participated in Expeditionary Medical Support training to challenge their medical readiness skills here Aug. 25 through 30.The training was set to challenge their knowledge and capabilities along with their ability to utilize medical

CE Airmen keep the lights on

SERE members keeping aircrew on their toes

Aircrew members participated in survival, evasion, resistance and escape training Aug. 13, here to refine their survival tactics and hone readiness capabilities every three years after initial training.SERE refresher course is offered once a month for aircrew members and is built to allow them to

New versus old, surgical technicians compete

Members of the 86th Medical Group held a friendly competition between the group's superintendent, Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Kendrick and  Airman 1st Class Kathryn Presser, 86th Medical Squadron surgical technician, Aug. 23, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.The competition was a precursor

AF announces PT test enhancements to start Oct. 1

Air Force senior leadership announced enhancements to the Air Force's Physical Fitness Assessment program, to be implemented Oct. 1. In a letter to Airmen Aug. 20, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III explained the results of the comprehensive review, highlighting the strength of the

Resiliency Day

Members of the 86th Airlift Wing took time Tuesday to focus on four core concepts set forth by Chief Master Sgt. Of the Air Force James Cody.Mental: Approaching life's challenges in a positive way by demonstrating self-control, stamina and good character with choices and actions; seeking help and

Education office earns MAJCOM-level award

During a commanders call, members of the Ramstein Education Office were recently awarded the 2012 U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Nathan Altschuler Outstanding Education and Training Program - Team Program Award.The award recognizes the office that provides service members the best

Ramstein outdoor rec named USAFE-AFAFRICA program of the year

Ramstein's outdoor recreation program is named the 2012 U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa outdoor recreation program of the year, Aug. 8, 2013.Competing against all outdoor recreation departments in USAFE-AFAFRICAs here. Ramstein's own claimed the number one spot by continually

Soldier Ride

A wounded warrior bike ride, comprised of riders from seven different countries raced around Bostalsee, Germany, Aug. 10 to raise awareness and lift spirits.Wounded warrior riders completed a 14 mile ride around the Bostalsee lake, completing a third day of biking around the German countryside.

Retired alumnus visits 1st CBSC to provide outreach

Leaders from the 1st CBCS invited retired Chief Master Sgt. Gerald Richards, a 1st CBCS alumnus, to inspire their Airmen and answer questions on the differences between the units early '60s mission and current operations.After a year's worth of working around schedules and trying to pick the perfect