June 10, 2024 Ramstein ALS's First Army Instructor U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Sonia J. McElfresh’s, 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy instructor, journey from the front lines to the classroom is a testament to the transformative power of experience and resilience. Her military career, initially fueled by a desire for challenge, led McElfresh
May 22, 2024 Six women make up elite, small cadre of ALS instructors For the first time ever, the Ramstein Airman Leadership School hosted Class 24-5, which was led by an all-female instructor team at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, from April 15, 2024 to May 16, 2024.
July 7, 2023 Breaking the silence: TSgt Paul Vermaire's journey with mental health recovery Mental health had always been a familiar topic for U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Paul Vermaire, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircraft controller. Growing up, he witnessed family members battling depression and suicide. Little did he know. Paul Vermaire’s life would be profoundly affected by his own
Nov. 18, 2022 AOTM: family first Growing up in Guam, MC Garrette Dela Cruz looked up to his uncles who served in the U.S. Air Force.
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.
July 23, 2021 Asking for success Senior Airman Alexander Peterson, 86th Medical Group human performance and ophthalmic technician, was awarded Airlifter of the Week at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 15, 2021.
Nov. 13, 2020 Airlifter of the Week: Always ready For some readiness isn’t just a word, it’s a mantra they live by every day.
Aug. 7, 2020 AotW: Ramstein Legal Office NCO sets standard U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Amber Coronado, 86th Airlift Wing Law Office noncommissioned officer in charge of adverse actions, was awarded Airlifter of the Week July 31 for leading a court-martial during COVID-19.
Aug. 7, 2020 Airlifter of the Week: Dreaming big Though the 86th DS dental assistant recently won the title of Airlifter of the Week, the award is just another step towards DeMeyer-Robles’ ultimate Air Force goal: becoming an Air Force officer.
May 20, 2020 Airlifter of the Week: Helping COVID-19 patients fly Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto Rendon, 86th AW command chief, recognized Castro as Airlifter of the Week for outstanding performance.