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  • (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
  • Charles Fastiggi, Roll ‘N’ Rock fiddler, plays his violin during a concert at the Red Barn, Kaiserslautern, Germany, Dec. 17, 2016. Fastiggi, who also teaches violin for the Kaiserslautern Military Community, is a classically trained violinist who had not played as a fiddler before joining the band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Bass)

    Americans, Germans pair up to rock out

    A brightness shines in their eyes as a dull roar rises from the silhouettes in front; six clicks signal to the shadows, they respond in jubilant rapture as a musical explosion courses across the darkness.For a Team Ramstein member, his wingmanship extends far beyond the reaches of the work center and into the realm of rock-and-roll.During a concert

  • Always on the job

    Imagine standing in line at an airport, on your way to a flight, when the unexpected happens. A man collapses, and stops breathing. How would you react? While waiting in the passport verification line recently at Frankfurt Airport before departing on a mission, a group of Airmen experienced the unthinkable—a civilian collapsed and began to turn
  • Master Sgt. Timothy Herrman, left, U.S. Air Forces Europe unit deployment cell superintendent, listens to an Airman during a Huddle meeting at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 13, 2016. The Huddle is a club which aims to provide mentorship opportunities for junior Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

    Breaking down walls: NCOs, senior NCOs reach out to mentor young Airmen

    As the older generation of the Air Force prepares to pass the baton to the next, Herrman, Welch, other NCOs and senior NCOs hope that junior Airmen can learn as much from them before they hang up their uniforms.
  • Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth Wright, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief, speaks to Airmen of all ranks about the importance of mentorship at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 23, 2016. Wright, who is slated to be the 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, shared his story of how his mentor impacted his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

    From “Troubled Airman” to highest enlisted tier: A chief’s journey through mentorship

    Wright, who is slated to become the 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, visited Airmen to discuss with them the importance of having a mentor, and the impact a mentor can have on an Airman’s career.
  • Senior Airman Patrick Cassidy, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, observes as North Atlantic Treaty Organization paratroopers jump out of a C-130J Super Hercules during an International Jump Week exercise over Germany Dec. 1, 2016. Cassidy oversaw dozens of NATO Allied nation service members as they took part in training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

    37th AS loadmaster participates in International Jump Week

    When the cargo bay of a C-130J Super Hercules drops down, it’s game time for 37th Airlift Squadron loadmasters. Concentrated and aware of their surroundings, loadmasters are trained to be in charge of an entire plane’s cargo hull during flight.
  • Airmen from the 86th Operations Support Squadron climb air traffic control radio antennas at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2016. The Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems flight regularly checks all Instrument Landing System’s parameters to ensure the antenna towers and monitors are performing correctly.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

    86th OSS sticks the landing

    Ensuring a safe flight in bad weather can be challenging, but having a reliable Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems team can make sticking the landing much smoother.
  • Airman 1st Class Adriya Osinski, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, adjusts an oxygen mask inside of a 37th Airlift Squadron C-130 J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 4, 2016. As an aircrew flight equipment technician, Osinski prepares equipment such as oxygen and survival vests, which include medical supplies, ways to purify water, and other basic survival items. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

    86th OSS Airman strives for success

    Mediocre is not a word that belongs in an Airman’s vocabulary, and Airmen like Airman 1st Class Adriya Osinski, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, are anything but.
  • Staff Sgt. Al Lotito, 1st Combat Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems technician, works on setting up a satellite dish during the exercise Healthy Thunder at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 27, 2016. Team A1, the largest section in the exercise, was in charge of setting up initial communication and providing power for the other teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

    1st CBCS keeps Ramstein connected

    Nomophobia is the proposed name for a new fear that has surfaced in the digital age - the fear of being without a cellphone or any other means of communication. For many, this level of communication isn’t necessary, but it is vital when it comes to deployed situations. The 1st Combat Communications Squadron participated in an exercise called Healthy Thunder from Oct. 24 to Nov. 4 that prepared its Airmen for setting up, maintaining and defending communications while in a deployed location.
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