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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

World War II era military vehicles line up to take guests of a B-17G Flying Fortress crash memorial service to the reception after the ceremony, in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024. The ceremony allowed the city of Neustadt to memorialize the World War II crash site, pay respects and give closure to living relatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

Leaders from the 86th Airlift Wing, German air force, NATO Allied Air Command, local civic leaders and members from the Rhineland-Pfalz Historical Research Community pose for a photo in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024.The leaders met to honor nine fallen members at the crash site of a B-17G Flying Fortress callsigned The Black Widow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

Leaders from the 86th Airlift Wing, German air force, NATO Allied Air Command, local civic leaders and members from the Rhineland-Pfalz Historical Research Community honor nine aircrew members at a B-17G Flying Fortress crash memorial service in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024. The memorial service provided an opportunity for members to remember and honor the fallen aircrew’s sacrifice and strengthen the bond between the U.S. and Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, puts a purple heart in a time capsule during the memorial service for a B-17G Flying Fortress crash in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024. Relatives of the fallen aircrew traveled from the U.S. to attend the ceremony, remember and celebrate their sacrifices, and to gain closure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

Crosses are laid to honor nine aircrew members at the exact crash site of a fallen B-17G Flying Fortress in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024.The aircraft, callsigned The Black Widow, crashed January 20, 1945 during World War II. The memorial was held to pay respects to the fallen crew and give closure to their living relatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

German air force Lt. Col. Andreas Kaukel, NATO Allied Air Command German national representative, speaks during a memorial service of the fallen Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress aircraft and its crew in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024. The memorial service also included a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft flyover with a personnel airdrop, a pigeon release and speeches expressing gratitude and honoring the crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, gives a speech during a memorial service for a Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress and its crew in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024. The memorial service also included a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft flyover with a personnel airdrop, a pigeon release and speeches expressing gratitude and honoring the crew.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

Leaders from the 86th Airlift Wing and descendants of the B-17G Flying Fortress aircrew read along with the speeches, translated from German to English, memorializing their service in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024.The ceremony brought living relatives of the aircrew to the crash site to remember and honor their sacrifices, further strengthening bonds between the United States and Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

Guests of a B-17G Flying Fortress crash memorial service greet each other in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024. The ceremony honored the lives lost during the crash and included leaders from the 86th Airlift Wing, German air force, NATO Allied Air Command, local civic leaders and members from the Rhineland-Pfalz Historical Research Community to honor the American aviators and their descendants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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“We fixed it!” AFN Radio moving to 105.1FM

An Airman tunes into 105.1 FM, the future frequency for Armed Forces Network Kaiserslautern, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 9, 2017. The change is projected to take place at approximately 11 a.m., Jan 18, to allow more American specification cars to receive the AFN station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

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“We need to change our culture:” Fighting against violence in the KMC

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Larry Scott, 86th Material Maintenance Squadron material readiness spare packages journeyman, holds up a written scenario on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 7, 2017. The Air Force Green Dot program is annual training designed to teach Airmen to prevent interpersonal violence in their communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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“Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz” rolls out the red carpet to service members who live in Kottweiler-Schwanden

A state initiative called “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz” will be distributing welcome packages to service members and their families in Kottweiler-Schwanden June 7, 2018. The “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz” initiative is hosted by the Atlantic Academy in Kaiserslautern; their mission is to support local German communities in welcoming Americans and to make information easily accessible online for service members moving to the area. Collectively, Atlantic Academy supports events that strengthen the transatlantic relationship on a community level.

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0-0-1-3 Campaign Education

An Airman with the 435th Communications Squadron passes 0-0-1-3 campaign education material to Shannon Thimm, wife of Master Sgt. Robert Thimm, 86th Maintenance Squadron, at the Northside Shoppette on Ramstein June 13. The squadron distributed the material to shoppette customers in an effort to encourage responsible choices relating to alcohol consumption. Photo by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston*

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Spouses stand at a supporting partners table at the Military Spouses Scavenger Hunt at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 7, 2021. The event was organized by the 86th Force Support Squadron to help celebrate military spouses. Supporting partners provided information about their organizations and gave items away to spouses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexcia Givens)

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Members from the 86th Security Forces Squadron stand at their table for the Military Spouses Scavenger Hunt at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 7, 2021. The 86th SFS brought military working dogs for people to see along with items for participants to take. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexcia Givens)

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A supporting partner of the Military Spouse Scavenger Hunt speaks with participants at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 7, 2021. Participants of the scavenger hunt received items from the 19 different resource tables. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexcia Givens)

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A spouse hoses down a basketball during one of the activities at the Military Spouses Scavenger Hunt at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 7, 2021. Participants received information about fire safety and fire extinguisher demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexcia Givens)

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The month of October is recognized as Energy Action Month throughout U.S. government agencies including the Air Force. Energy Action Month is a reminder of the importance energy plays in the Air Force’s mission.(Courtesy photo by Ryan Philbrick)

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1 ACOS celebrates 60 years

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron pose for a squadron photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 16, 2022. The 1 ACOS recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. (Courtesy photo)

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