Nov. 8, 2019 Former 86th WWII pilot laid to rest after 75 years After nine years of research, Dr. Stephen Johnson picks up a small, worn artifact among his possessions and polishes the rough surface with his thumb. The piece originated from a downed World War II A-36A Apache aircraft nicknamed “Stelloola”, after its pilot’s little sister. The remnant reminds
Sept. 3, 2019 Beginning the discussion: Ramstein takes tactical pause The 86th Airlift Wing and mission partners participated in an Air Force-directed resiliency tactical pause on Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 30, 2019.Approximately 5,800 Airmen and German and American civilians assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing began the day by attending an all call with Brig. Gen. Mark
July 9, 2019 A&FRC hosts Weekly Newcomers Tours A tour of Kaiserslautern, Germany, open to all Department of Defense service members and their families, is scheduled nearly every Thursday from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m starting at the Passenger Terminal on Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
July 2, 2019 Ramstein civilians honored for Length of Service More than 170 German and U.S. employees received recognition for their continued service during a Length of Service ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 27, 2019.
June 6, 2019 Remembering D-Day 75 years later in Picauville Ten United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa service members paid respects as they attended a ceremony held to commemorate all service members that served on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at the U.S. Air Force monument in Picauville, France, June 4.
May 27, 2019 86th AW commander celebrates centennial Memorial Day, honors fallen Americans In celebration of the 100th Memorial Day, Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, attended a remembrance ceremony at Saint-Mihiel American Cemetery, Thiaucourt-Regniéville, France, May 26, 2019.Saint-Mihiel American cemetery is the final resting place for more than 4,000 Americans,
May 22, 2019 To Serve and Protect: KMC hosts police week Kaiserslautern Military Community law enforcement members gathered to commemorate and conclude Police Week 2019 with a retreat ceremony, May 17, 2019, on Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany.
May 22, 2019 Kaiserslautern Kindergraves – Keeping the Promise The annual Kindergraves memorial service was held May 19, 2019, at the Kaiserslautern Main Cemetery, Kaiserslautern, Germany.
April 26, 2019 Ramstein Community Center Holds Monthly Spouses Tour The Ramstein Community Center held their monthly Spouses Tour April 23, 2019 onRamstein Air Base, Germany. The Community Center Spouses Tour is an ongoing event that strives to educateRamstein newcomers on base facility resources and opportunities when they PCS to Germany.
March 18, 2019 Ramstein Safety Office hosts Annual Pre-Season Motorcycle Safety Brief The 86th Airlift Wing Safety Office held the annual pre-season motorcycle safety brief for motorcyclists at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 15, 2019.