Ramstein Air Base

Sort By

Category

Show Advanced Options

Clear Filters |

Walls saves showers, lifts morale

Staff Sgt. Colton Walls, 1st Combat Communications Squadron electrical power production supervisor, used his prior skills and initiative to solve a problem that enabled 180 Airmen to have showers during Exercise Heavy Rain 25, in Grostenquin, France. His efforts were noticed and he was coined by the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing commander and safety office. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Lou Burton)

Details Download

The right kind of wrong: A uniform correction turns into a surprise promotion

U.S. Air Force Col. Leland Cowie II, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jared Roman, 435 AGOW command chief, surprise U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlton Vance, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Financial Management resource advisor, with his promotion to technical sergeant through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program Dec. 1, 2025, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The STEP program allows a commander to select a limited number of Airmen for promotion based on merit to the grades of staff sergeant through master sergeant based on their exceptional performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

Details Download

435 AGOW Safety Office wins USAFE/AFAFRICA Safety Award

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Parisse, 435th AGOW Safety superintendent, performs a safety inspection on an emergency shut-off switch with Master Sgt. Michael Moore, 435th Construction and Training Squadron Transportation Flight superintendent, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Parisse is one half of the 435 AGOW Safety Office that was awarded 2025 United States Air Forces in Europe-United States Air Forces Africa Chief of Safety Outstanding Achievement Award Category IV, an award recognizing the most effective safety program. (Courtesy photo)

Details Download

435 AGOW Safety Office wins USAFE/AFAFRICA Safety Award

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ezekiel Burke, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Safety occupational safety manager, performs a safety check for Capt. Corey McGlynn, 435th AGOW executive officer, before members of the wing conduct static line jumps, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Burke is one half of the 435 AGOW Safety Office that was awarded 2025 United States Air Forces in Europe-United States Air Forces Africa Chief of Safety Outstanding Achievement Award Category IV, an award recognizing the most effective safety program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

Details Download

Rudolph the Red Nosed Herc: Making spirits bright

Members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community attend the annual Rudolph the Red-Nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 5, 2025. As an annual tradition, a C-130J is decorated to look like Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Cynthia Belío)

Details Download

Rudolph the Red Nosed Herc: Making spirits bright

Members from the Kaiserslautern Military Community pose for a picture with a member dressed as the Grinch in front of a decorated C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a Rudolph the Red-Nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 5, 2025. As part of an annual tradition, a C-130J is decorated to look like the Christmas character and is offered to the KMC as a photo opportunity event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)

Details Download

Rudolph the Red Nosed Herc: Making spirits bright

The U.S. Armed Forces Europe concert band performs during a Rudolph the Red-Nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 5, 2025. Service members and their families from the Kaiserslautern Military Community were invited to enjoy the festivities and take a picture with Santa during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)

Details Download

Rudolph the Red Nosed Herc: Making spirits bright

A child from the Kaiserslautern Military Community speaks with a member dressed as the Grinch during a Rudolph the Red-Nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 5, 2025. Families from around the KMC participated in the event, hosted by the 86th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)

Details Download

Rudolph the Red Nosed Herc: Making spirits bright

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sarai Lee, right, U.S. Air Forces In Europe and Air Forces Africa command occupational safety manager, poses with her child and Santa during a Rudolph the Red-Nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 5, 2025. Santa and his elves greeted children and discussed what gifts they hoped to receive for Christmas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)

Details Download

Rudolph the Red Nosed Herc: Making spirits bright

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft is decorated in the holiday spirit during a Rudolph the Red-Nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 5, 2025. As part of an annual tradition, a C-130J is decorated to look like Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)

Details Download

Knights fuel the mission; awarding excellence of the highest caliber

Airmen from the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron attend a Knighting Ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 5, 2025. The event recognized Airman 1st Class Tariq Smith and A1C Mario Roach, 86th LRS fuels distribution operators, for distributing one million gallons of fuel to aircraft within one month's time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

Details Download

Knights fuel the mission; awarding excellence of the highest caliber

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Austin Deeney, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, recognizes Airman 1st Class Tariq Smith and A1C Mario Roach, 86th LRS fuels distribution operators, during a Knighting Ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 5, 2025. The 86th LRS’s POL flight maintains vital fuel infrastructure, the knighting recognized two Airmen who excelled at the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

Details Download

Knights fuel the mission; awarding excellence of the highest caliber

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Austin Deeney, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, and Airman 1st Class Tariq Smith, 86th LRS fuels distribution operator, pose for a photo during a Knighting Ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 5, 2025. The event distinguished two Airmen who distributed one million gallons of fuel to aircraft within one month's time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

Details Download

Knights fuel the mission; awarding excellence of the highest caliber

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Austin Deeney, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, and Airman 1st Class Mario Roach, 86th LRS fuels distribution operator, pose for a photo during a Knighting Ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 5, 2025. The event signified a dedication to mission excellence, where Roach single-handedly performed the duties equivalent to a three-man team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

Details Download

251211-F-YU145-1755

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Trickey, Third Air Force command chief, speaks with Airman 1st Class Quentin Butler, 86th Dental Squadron lab technician, during an immersion tour at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 11, 2025. The visit allowed Third Air Force leadership to learn about the 86th Medical Group’s dental services and how they support the health, deployability and mission execution of Airmen across Ramstein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

Details Download

251211-F-YU145-1386

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Trickey, Third Air Force command chief, meets Staff Sgt. Odean Scarlett, an Airman Leadership School instructor, during an immersion tour at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 11, 2025. The immersion provided Third Air Force leadership insight into how professional military education and development fosters disciplined, mission-resilient Airmen in support of the 86th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

Details Download

251211-F-YU145-1202

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Trickey, Third Air Force command chief, speaks to Airmen assigned to the 786th Force Support Squadron during an immersion tour at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 11, 2025. The visit highlighted the re-icing mission for fallen Americans before they are transferred to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The re-icing mission is critical for preserving the integrity of the transfer process to the U.S. as well as ensuring fallen Americans are transported with honor and dignity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

Details Download

251211-F-YU145-1138

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Trickey, Third Air Force command chief, speaks with Staff Sgt. Jake Burdine, 86th Communications Squadron supervisor, during an immersion tour at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 11, 2025. The intent of the immersion was to provide information to Trickey for future decision-making by providing insight into how the 86th Airlift Wing capabilities project power and sustain readiness as the Air Force’s Global Gateway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

Details Download

251211-F-YU145-1102

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Trickey, Third Air Force command chief, right, and Senior Airman Connor Guise, 86th Communications Squadron technician, left, assembles an expeditionary communications terminal during an immersion tour at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 11, 2025. The immersion reinforced alignment with the 86th Airlift Wing’s mission priorities of readiness, Airmen and relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

Details Download

251210-F-YU145-2724

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Trickey, Third Air Force command chief, speaks with Airmen assigned to the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at the flightline during an immersion tour at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 10, 2025. The immersion supported Third Air Force’s focus on readiness by providing insight into how daily operations contribute to the 86th Airlift Wing’s ability to respond to crises across multiple theaters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)

Details Download