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  • Airman Austin Smith, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels journeyman, right, and Airman 1st Class Adam Evans III, 86th LRS individual protective equipment journeyman, inventory equipment at the IPE warehouse on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2017. IPE is responsible for maintaining equipment that is used to protect Airmen from chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devin Boyer)

    86th LRS ensures readiness, safety

    Sky lights beam down on steel shelves stacked as high as the eye can see. Thousands of industrial boxes occupy the shelves, fitting together perfectly like pieces of a puzzle. The faint chatter of workers echo across the vast rows and columns of the warehouse as Airmen inventory thousands of pieces of equipment. One Airman carefully fork lifts one
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Gee, left, and Master Sgt. CJ Campbell, both 37th Airlift Squadron aircraft loadmasters, sit on the open ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules during Exercise Stolen Cerberus IV near Elefsis Air Base, Greece, April 19, 2017. The 37th AS loadmasters have worked with the Hellenic air force to prepare C-130s for personnel, heavy equipment, platforms, container delivering system bundles, and low-cost low-altitude bundles throughout the exercise. As NATO allies, the U.S. and Greece share a commitment to promote peace and stability, and seek opportunities to continue developing their strong relationship. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

    37 AS Airman masters craft in Greece

    The rushing wind whipped around Airmen on the open ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules as the last rays of the sun glistened off the surface of the ocean and illuminated the islands sprinkled along the Greek coastline. With a sudden lurch, the C-130 banked to the right, turning the rosy scenery almost completely sideways, quickly tailed by two more in its wake. The three aircrafts raced across the sky, weaving around each other while the sun slipped lazily to sleep, leaving everything dark in its wake. Senior Airman Matthew Gee, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, along with approximately 110 other 37th AS Airmen, have participated in Exercise Stolen Cerberus IV at Elefsis Air Base, Greece from April 18 to 28. He and other loadmasters have worked alongside the U.S. Army and Hellenic air force to perform personnel and cargo air drops out of C-130s.
  • Staff Sgt. Martha Otto, a former South-Sudanese refugee, holds a photo of her nephew and nieces, whom, like Otto years ago, fled their civil war-torn country of South Sudan in search of safety from Joseph Kony’s Lord Resistance Army. The 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron training manager recently financially assisted her family out of a North Ugandan refugee camp and into boarding school and is passionate about sharing her story to help others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes)

    The beaten path: An Airman’s 381-mile walk for refuge (Part II)

    In Part II of her story, Otto, a former Sudanese refugee, concludes her perilous journey of courage, ambition and perseverance which has paved her way to become part of our U.S. Air Force, today.
  • Staff Sgt. Martha Otto, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron training manager, fled her South-Sudanese home at the age of seven in search of safety from Joseph Kony’s Lord Resistance Army and spent most of her childhood in a refugee camp. Today, she is passionate about sharing her distinctive journey to help others. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes)

    The beaten path: An Airman’s 381-mile walk for refuge

    Staff Sgt. Martha Otto is one of millions of Sudanese refugees who fled their homes due to unrest caused by Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). The LRA made news for and still targets civilians to draft child soldiers while raping, killing, and looting villages. The Ramstein Airman shares her perilous journey of courage, ambition and perseverance which has paved her way to become part of our U.S. Air Force, today.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Everett is an aircraft maintainer for the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. After the duty day, Everett trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on base to any one willing to learn the art. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Devin Boyer/Released)

    From chaos to composure

    Staff Sgt. Joseph Everett was spending time in Amsterdam with his girlfriend when a man tried to pick a fight with him. Instead of bringing the man to the ground, the four-year Jiu Jitsu athlete calmly diffused the situation by reacting in a non-aggressive manner.“Five years ago I would have fought the guy,” said Everett. “But I’ve learned to be
  • Senior Master Sgt. Kiyon Buckley, 86th Communications Squadron special missions flight chief, shares his experience being in a toxic work environment at a Storytellers event on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 23, 2017. Storytellers was a Kaiserslautern Military Community 5/6 Council sponsored event held for leadership that wanted to share stories about a time of struggle during their Air Force career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

    Afraid to be the same: a story of resiliency

    Every morning, Airmen pull into a parking lot and make their way through the door, greeting coworkers as they walk in to begin their day. Some laughing, some not altogether awake without their morning coffee. But, parked in the back corner of the lot there may be an Airman who is wide awake with dread.

  • Airman begins healing through support

    April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and the 86 Airlift Wing SAPR office said sexual assault has a significant impact on the military community at large. One Ramstein Airman stepped forward to tell her story. To maintain her privacy we have agreed to refer to her as Airman “Z”.Independence Day weekend 2013, Osan Air Base, Korea,
  • Chief Master Sgt. George Anderson, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa first sergeant, speaks to Airmen at the Vogelweh Military Complex, Feb. 28, 2017. Anderson emphasized the need for Airmen to seek mentorship not only from seniors, but also their peers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

    How a chief conquered adversity

    The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa first sergeant shared his story of mentorship and resilience during a joint monthly meeting between two of the Kaiserslautern Military Community’s mentorship clubs – The Huddle and KMC Let’s Connect.
  • Airman Gregg Randolph, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, poses for a photo outside Fire Station one on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Mar. 7, 2017. A certified first responder, Randolph understood the sense of urgency required in an emergency situation he encountered on his way home one night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning)

    No days off: Airman uses training to aid soldier

    You play like you practice; An 86th CES firefighter used his training experience to aid a solider after a vehicle collision.
  • Staff Sgt. Srun Sookmeewiriya, 313th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of reports, stares out the window of his work center on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2017. Sookmeewiriya attempted suicide twice after the death of both his parents. He now shares his story in an effort to help Airmen open up about struggles and bounce back from their challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

    Overcoming the shadow of death: an Airman’s fight against depression

    Sook encouraged Airmen to look for a cause, and do what it takes to survive so they can continue to fight for it.
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