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  • From the bottom of the bottle to the top of the tier

    In a recent storytelling event, Chief Master Sgt. David Oddo, 603rd Air and Space Operations Center superintendant, was encouraged by the Airmen in his shop to share his story of trials, tribulations, love and family. Oddo was born into a dysfunctional family, which made his permanent challenges

  • UDMs keep Airmen mission ready

    The 55 units assigned to Ramstein Air Base, including geographically separated units, require well-trained, physically and mentally ready Airmen. In order for the Airmen to be deployment ready, units like the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron need aggressive, straight forward and driven unit

  • Delivering heroes home

    Members of the 721st Aerial Port Squadron, handle the delivery and shipment of everything from munitions, aircraft parts, medical supplies, ration pallets to registered mail. Even though they handle many high priority items, their most important job is also their hardest. Not because of the weight

  • 21st OWS keep eyes on the skies

    A bright and sunny day at work turned chaotic in an instant, winds blowing with enough force to tip vehicles, hail and lighting powerful enough to knock large aircraft from the sky.The only hope of protecting cargo, aircraft and lives rides on the eyes of the watchmen. They are the men and women of

  • Saving lives through core values

    Integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do; core values engrained in every Airman to live by. Acting as a reminder of what it takes to get the mission done effectively, these values are more than just a standard to meet, it can mean the difference between life and death. Airmen

  • PTLs: helping Airmen achieve fitness goals

    Physical training leaders have the potential to be the bubbly and energetic Richard Simmons' of the Air Force. Replace the short shorts, sparkling tank tops and leg warmers with PT gear and you have enthusiastic PTLs assisting Airmen on their road to a fantastic physique!Although workouts may not be

  • Thirty seconds: Airmen on TAP

    RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, GERMANY-- Floor by floor, you await your stop on an elevator. A man in a suit, carrying a briefcase enters the elevator. After a few seconds, you notice the company he works for on his briefcase. You're looking for a job and you want to be able to sell yourself before this man

  • Command post: nerve center of Ramstein

    In an emergency situation, Airmen from command post are behind the scenes briefing important information to commanders. Much like in action movies, such as The Avengers or Transformers, there is a control center of some type with Airmen, or other military members, working diligently to resolve

  • 86th MDG achieves top rating

    In a recent biennial inspection conducted by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, the 86th Medical Group achieved a rating of substantial compliance, the highest rating a medical organization can be awarded. Being an accredited organization means that the 86th MDG has met

  • Road to Marksmanship

    It's time to deploy and part of out-processing is weapons training. For younger Airmen, this is the first time they have shot since basic training. The thought of having to qualify could be nerve racking to some, while others have their eyes set on becoming a marksman. Regardless of an Airman's goal