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  • The Dorm Reception Center sign is displayed on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 7, 2017. Ramstein’s Dorm Reception Center and the Vogelweh Housing Office are dedicated to ensuring that Airmen who are moving from the dorms experience a smooth transition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

    Farewell dorms; Hello housing!

    With every promotion, Airmen gain new responsibilities and expectations. Some promotions come with the eligibility to move out of the base dormitories, and the process can unfortunately take longer when Airmen receive incorrect information.
  • Staff Sgt. Nichol Jimenez, 86th OSS weather forecaster craftsman, holds a hand-held weather instrument called a kestrel on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 7, 2017. Jimenez was awarded 2016’s Air Force Weather Airman of the Year while providing support to both the 37th and 76th Airlift Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

    86th OSS Airman takes Air Force by storm

    Behind every multi-million dollar aircraft landing at Ramstein is a team of Airmen that are celebrating yet another successful flight as they continue to diligently watch the skies for hazardous weather. For one of those teams, one Airman stands out from all other weather Airmen across the world, giving the 86th Operations Support Squadron something else to celebrate.
  • Tech. Sgt. Christine Berrios, 721st Aerial Port Squadron unit training manager, conducts an Air Force Training Course on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 27, 2017. UTMs are responsible for managing the training program of their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

    Investing in Ramstein’s Airmen; UTMs lay foundation for excellence

    UTMs are the Airmen responsible for managing the training program of their unit.
  • Gertrude “Gertie” Grosskopf, 721st Aerial Port Squadron Fleet Service supervisor and Air Transportable Galley and Lavatory manager, takes a photo with member of the 721 APS on the flightline of Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Gertie is retiring after serving the Air Force for more than 39 years. During her time, she became known as the go-to person for the ATGLs not only in the squadron but for all of Air Mobility Command. (Courtesy Photo)

    721 APS local national celebrates 39 years of sparkling service

    After nearly four decades of dedicated work, one would hope they have left a mark on their work center. One 721st Aerial Port Squadron member has done that and more.
  • A crumpled Airman Battle Uniform cap lies on a table next to a key set, beer bottle, and beer mug at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2017. The Airman Against Drunk Driving program is available at many Air Force Bases and aims to prevent cases of DUI among Airmen. (U.S. Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

    AADD saves lives, careers, in the KMC

    Airmen Against Drunk Driving is a program available on many Air Force installations, including Ramstein. The program not only serves Airmen, but all members of the U.S. military.
  • Staff Sgt. Karriem Abdulahad, 86th Security Forces Squadron training instructor, teaches the Expeditionary Active Shooter Training course information to his students at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 15, 2016. The EAST course teaches Airmen preparing to deploy how to handle an active shooter situation in a practical manner that can be used day-to-day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning)

    Learning from tragedy: instructor’s past prepares him for the present

    While many people look at extreme situations and think to themselves, “It could never happen to me,” they run the risk of allowing those same unfortunate circumstances to occur.
  • Maj. Matthew Bracken, 86th Medicine Squadron critical care nurse, and 1st Lt. Katelyn Dunahoe, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, discuss aspects of an exercise on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 11, 2017. Medical personnel from Ramstein and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center trained together to develop their interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

    Medical units maintain preparedness through training

    After the clock struck midnight on New Year’s day, many people began to put their new resolutions into motion. For medical professionals stationed here, their resolution was to start the year with training to maintain job proficiency.

  • Ramstein UBO assist patients with medical insurance

    For active duty military medical coverage, there’s Tricare. So, where do all the other Ramstein employees and families go for help with other medical insurance?
  • (From left) U.S. Air Force Capts. Rachel Weiler, Michelle Harrington, and 2nd Lt. Haley Janssen, all officers assigned to the 86th Maintenance Group, pose for a photo in front of a C-130J Super Hercules propeller at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 6, 2017. The three company-grade officers recently completed their first marathon last November, in Athens, Greece, the location of the very first marathon ever ran. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Bass)

    CGOs complete original long-distance race

    Some say that running is a hobby. For others, it’s a passion. For a good portion of people, it’s simply a means to an end…pass their physical training test.It’s worth a guess that even those who only run to pass their PT test have dreamt of crossing the finish line after running 26.2 miles. All three female company-grade officers from the 86th
  • Airman Jacob Selsing and, then Airman Peter Zuniga, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery specialists, tighten straps to secure an airdrop at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 29, 2016. Airdrops are rigged within specific guidelines to ensure the proper and timely deployment of a parachute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

    Getting “riggy” with it

    Cargo planes roar through the sky to make airdrops that seem to always hit their marks with precision.This feat is accomplished through constant training and carefully planned pallet packing perfectly performed by Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing.Aerial delivery specialists from the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron are masters of their craft
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