• Ramstein IAAP tests Information Assurance

    Ramstein is currently undergoing an Information Assurance Assessment and Assistance Program which began June 14 and is scheduled to end July 1. The IAAPs purpose per Air Force Instruction 33-230, Communications and Information, is to "find and fix" wing-level IA problems but are also applicable

  • Ramstein member becomes first AF civilian to reach 500 APEX milestone

    More than five years ago, the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center started Aerial Port Expeditor courses, a program that changed the way loading and unloading operations were conducted throughout the Air Force. Recently, Kasper Chevalier, a member of the 721st Aerial Port Squadron here, became the

  • Ramstein CGOC awards $3500 in scholarships to local grads

    Three Ramstein dependents received scholarships from the Ramstein Company Grade Officers' Club here June 9. Capt. Lewis Sorvillo, U.S. Air Forces in Europe force management officer presented checks to Amanda Maier for $2,000, Daniel Langholz $1,000 and Sophia Seawell $500 during Ramstein American

  • Ramstein Ammo troops move bombs making room during TURBOCADS 2010

    Hearing protection, toolkits, forklifts and banding cutters are just some of the tools the 86th Munitions Squadron uses here to do day-to-day business. Recently, the 86 MUNS has been busier than normal as they have just shipped dozens of international shipping containers as part of an exercise

  • KMC 5/6 Club holds first-ever, base-wide Airman PDS

    The Kaiserslautern Military Community 5/6 Club recently hosted a base-wide Airman Professional Development Seminar for Ramstein Airmen in the ranks of E-1 through E-4 for the first time.About 26 Airmen attended the seminar which was held to help pass on information to those in the junior enlisted

  • “On my honor, I will do my best:” Scouts awarded for efforts

    The 86th Airlift Wing Commander, Brig. Gen. Mark C. Dillon, presented wing coins to two Eagle Scouts during a ceremony held here June 15."What you've accomplished is a great legacy to the Boy Scouts of America," said General Dillon as he congratulated the two young gentlemen for their great

  • KMCs rockin' third of July

    This year's KMC Rockin' Third of July celebration takes place from 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Kapaun Air Station. The event includes musical entertainment, children's activities, games, food specialties, prizes and a fireworks display.During the celebration, children can enjoy bumper cars, a

  • Jump week brings five NATO countries together

    The Heavy Airlift Wing at Papa Air Base, Hungary, conducted their first personnel drop here June 15 during a four-day joint country exercise.The training is a part of International Jump Week which includes five NATO countries participating in airborne jump operations to build partnerships and

  • AFCEA hosts technology expo on Ramstein

    The Ramstein Air Base Summer Technology Exposition, hosted by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Kaiserslautern Chapter 158 and sponsored by USAFE/A6, will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 20 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 21 at the Ramstein Officers' Club. All military, civilian,

  • C-130J propels to Berlin Air Show

    Hundreds of people visiting the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 8-13 are flocking to the Air Force's C-130J Hercules to see the unique capabilities of the aircraft."The whole team is excited to visit Berlin, see new aircraft and meet new friends," said Air

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