• 86 LRS deploys Ramstein Airmen around the clock

    The 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron is the single point of contact for Ramstein's expeditionary logistics and combat readiness capability.From providing Airmen with the equipment they need while deployed, to preparing cargo to be moved down range, the squadron is responsible for the immense task

  • October is Energy Awareness Month

    Paying energy bills every month seems to be one of those tedious tasks, however if you think you pay a lot for energy-- imagine paying Ramstein's bill of nearly $2 million each month. The excess money that is spent on energy could be spent on Airmen Moral and Readiness programs or equipment for

  • Absentee Voters Week 2010

    Absentee Voters Week, from Sept. 27 to Oct. 4, has been set aside by Department of Defense officials for voters to recognize the military's focus on preserving the right to vote and encouraging absentee voters to do so. The goals of Absentee Voters Week are to emphasize and encourage voters to

  • New guide assists families with personal security

    A newly updated "Self-Help Guide to Antiterrorism" created by the Defense Department's Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is now available to U.S. forces members in Europe. "This guide is designed to assist in making you and your family less vulnerable to terrorists," says Adm. Mike Mullen,

  • Strength essential for password security

    In the world of computer security, passwords are a must.From sites such as Facebook and Twitter to government sites like the Advanced Distributed Learning Center and the Defense Personal Property Systems, passwords safeguard personal information."In today's cyber world, companies and corporations

  • German partnership enhances mission, saves JTACs money

    From energy conservation practices and Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century initiatives, everyone from the lowest ranking Airmen to seasoned leaders is looking for more efficient ways of conducting business. One task that has Air Force leaders at Ramstein thinking outside of the box is

  • Former POW inspires audience with experiences, wisdom

    Members of Team Ramstein honored prisoners of war or those missing in action at a luncheon Sept. 17 at the officers' club here. The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing hosted the event in remembrance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, featuring guest speaker retired Navy Capt. David Hoffman. "Thank

  • Team USAFE goes to Air Force Marathon

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe will be represented by a 14-person team competing for the top spot at the 14th annual Air Force Marathon Sept. 18 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.The first official marathon was held on the 50th anniversary of the Air Force and is held on the third Saturday in

  • How To Avoid Phishing

    Phishing e-mails are a common occurrence for both your military and personal network systems, designed to steal your identity by asking for personal information. According to Wikipedia, "phishing is defined as the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as

  • Ramstein Civilians make complex C-21 engine swap

    Civilian contractors from DynCorp International began replacing a C-21 aircraft engine Sept. 10 here that is projected to be completed by Sept. 16.Usually an engine conversion is done meeting time-change requirements after 1400 hours of run time, but this engine is being changed due to an

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