Sept. 26, 2022 Airlifter of the Month- Insurance broker to USAF Jackson Elliott worked a few different jobs prior to joining the U.S. Air Force at 25 years old, including landscaping and becoming an insurance broker. He grew up in San Diego, California. Growing up he went to the beach, spent time with friends, played video games, and rode dirt bikes.
Sept. 15, 2022 First Ramstein civilian wins Levitow award For most, Airman Leadership School is part of the transition between the ranks of junior Airmen and NCO and provides a training opportunity for members to learn leadership skills. However, it is not limited to uniformed Airmen. U.S. military civilians can attend the course and are eligible to earn
Sept. 13, 2022 Beyond the Bier: Oktoberfest 2022 When many service members are notified they have been selected for an assignment overseas they may be excited about a variety of things, like the prospect of traveling and experiencing a new culture.
Aug. 29, 2022 AOTM fueled by success Achieving Airlifter of the Month is no small feat. It can require hard work, dedication and devotion to one’s team, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Morris displayed all of these qualities earning him the title this month.
Aug. 23, 2022 Lajes Field gains outstanding Airman U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Thao, 65th Air Base Squadron network operations technician, was inspired to join the military by the legacy of his family members who fought in the Vietnam War.
Aug. 12, 2022 1 ACOS: from mobility to agility The 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron held an internal demonstration with wing leadership for a newly developed prototype at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, on August 3, 2022.
Aug. 9, 2022 Living History: Hildegard Gayer Hildegard Gayer had just completed her apprenticeship as an administrative clerk in the summer of 1954 and was in search of a position to start her career and support her family. Jobs were rare in the war-torn economy and then she heard about open positions at the newly constructed air base.
Aug. 5, 2022 Celebrating 70 years of RAB, Rheinland-Palatinate history Ramstein AB has played a central role in airlift operations within Europe, Africa and the Middle East throughout the last 70 years. Though several dates are significant in the evolution of military presence in the area, the anniversary of Ramstein Air Base has been identified as Aug. 5, 1952.
June 30, 2022 Airlifter Hoyle: Second to none Hard work and dedication are two ways to describe most people who are nominated as Airlifter of the Month. They are driven team members who lead from the front and have a stellar work ethic and a can-do attitude. For U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Javion Hoyle, 86th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels
May 31, 2022 86 LRS fuels Air Force When many people think of the U.S. Air Force, they think of airpower, but airpower starts from the ground.