• Haunted Tent City to scare again

    For the second year since its return, Haunted Tent City is scheduled to be held in the wooded area across from Burger King here, Oct. 26 through 31. "Guests can expect a fun and scary night in the woods of Ramstein," said Tech. Sgt. Shirley Phillips, lead for this year's Haunted Tent City. "We are

  • DEPers get small preview of BMT

    A bead of sweat drips down his temple as he stands at attention; hoping the military training instructor doesn't notice him. It begins."The first thing that went through my mind when I heard the yelling coming from behind me was, 'Oh crap!' it was very loud," said Ryan Hawkins, delayed entry program

  • MilPDS migration could affect Airmen's Pay

    MilPDS is currently the primary records database for personnel data and actions that occur throughout every Airman's career, however, the data is being migrated to a new system, the Defense Information Systems Agency's Defense Enterprise Computing Center.MilPDS is also used to initiate Airman pay

  • PT Boot Camp class strengthens Airmen

    Airmen have seen a decline in their waistlines and an increase in their overall fitness levels here recently.The North Side Fitness Center staff offers free PT Boot Camp classes Mondays through Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and it's available for anyone who wants to participate.The class

  • Out with the old: BX demolition begins

    The demolition of the old base exchange here started Oct. 5 near the North Side Chapel with the 86th Airlift Wing commander in the driver's seat."About 95 percent of the ground and space we have for construction is already used," said Brig. Gen. C. K. Hyde, 86th Airlift Wing commander. "The only way

  • 86th CPTS closes out fiscal year

    The 86th Comptroller Squadron closed out fiscal year 2012 at midnight Sept. 30 here. The budget office found this year's closeout was trouble-free while funding the largest wing budget for U.S. Air Forces in Europe. "The closeout was pretty quiet for us," said 1st Lt. Lyka Olsen, 86th CPTS Financial

  • POWs and MIAs remembered at ceremony

    As Airmen and Soldiers stood in the cold, they stretched, warmed their hands and hydrated to prepare for a run.A man's voice came over the loudspeakers."Physical fitness is key; it's a part of staying resilient and it's what got prisoners of war through hard times," said Col. John Shapland, 435th

  • USAFE firefighter combat challenge creates camaraderie

    The 2012 U.S. Air Forces in Europe Firefighter Combat Challenge took place Sept. 15 at the USAFE Fire Academy here.To win the challenge, participants must complete several events with the fastest time. Each event simulates exactly what firefighters do in real life. "Teamwork is huge for the tandem

  • CRG conducts successful mission, builds Azerbaijan partnership

    Members of the 435th Contingency Response Group Building Partnership Capacity cell conducted their first initial operating capability mission with Azeri military forces in Azerbaijan Sept. 2 through 8.A traveling contact team of ten, consisting of 435th CRG Airmen and the USAF Europe Country Desk

  • Ramstein Rogues dominate Frankfurt, open season 2-0

    The Ramstein Rogues Division-II men's team beat Eintracht Frankfurt 45-15 in their second game this season at the German SportPlatz in Queidersbach Sept. 8.The Rogues dominated their opposition this week after a come-from-behind win against Frankfurt 1880 in last week's home opener. The Rogue's

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