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  • Inspection lab keeps aircraft healthy

    The 86th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection lab is in many ways similar to the services provided by a medical lab. They both use high-tech equipment to see things invisible to the naked eye and aid in preventative maintenance. Their goal is to keep the mission essentials healthy and in

  • Supporting spouses during deployments

    Deploying can be tough, not only on a military member but on the whole family. Airmen never go into a fight alone, neither should a spouse.Senior Master Sgt. Jonathan Wilkins, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant supervisor, is scheduled to deploy on a 365-day TDY. This will make three

  • Shedding some light on ... a Grimm situation

    We're taught early on in life to learn from mistakes. Well instead, one Airman makes it his mission to help members of Team Ramstein to learn from his mistake; never drink and drive. Airman 1st Class Justin Grimm, 86th Communications Squadron base knowledge operations manager, has spread word of his

  • Airman's 425- mile journey across Germany

    Miles and miles of road stretch ahead of the handlebars, as one man makes his journey across Germany on a 425-mile bike ride from Ramstein to Berlin, Germany. Lt. Col. Jason Dudjak, U. S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Expeditionary Operations Branch chief, will bike 60 to 100 miles each

  • AMXS performs around-the-clock maintenance

    The sun may set slowly on the horizon symbolizing the end of the day for most, but some Airmen are just getting started. Working around-the-clock, Airmen from the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron ensure 100 percent readiness of all assigned aircrafts.The 86th AMXS is the sole provider of tactical

  • Airfield management lights up the night

    The 86th Operational Support Squadron airfield management flight works around-the-clock to ensure the airfield is a safe and operational environment. During times of low visibility pilots utilize an airfield landing system. The ALS at Ramstein is the only Category two/three airfield throughout the

  • "Sesame Street USO Experience for Military Families" show visits KMC

    "Sesame Street USO Experience for Military Families" show visited KMC, July 24 through 28. Since its start in 2008, the show has performed to more than 248,000 troops and families on 131 military bases in 11 countries and 33 states. Members of the show and the USO show children how to overcome their

  • Jumpmasters facilitate joint training

    A C-130J Super Hercules flies above a clear strip of land, packed with paratroopers from two different nations. As they approach their destination a jumpmaster stands at the back of the aircraft ready: then directs the pack as they get ready for their jump.During flying training deployment Thracian

  • Vogelweh CDC reopens

    After more than two years of renovations, the Vogelweh Child Development Center has had upgrading to its carpeting, flooring, wall panels, fire-suppression system and more, creating a better quality of life for the children at their home away from home."The renovations not only gave a much needed

  • Medical group shadow program

    The 86th Medical Group Shadow Program has been implemented to provide an opportunity for Airmen to advance in their career and their education by learning some of the basics of medical procedures by following under the wing of a medical professional for a day. "It's a great program and as of right